jpaps20 20 Posted January 12, 2017 I'm having the hardest time getting in anywhere near 64oz of Water every day! I carry a Blender Bottle around with me at work, but most days I just get so busy I forget to drink as much as I should. Am I alone here? I'm counting my hot teas & crystal light towards my Water intake, basically anything that's (somewhat) clear - are you all counting your shakes towards your daily water intake? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidikat72 935 Posted January 12, 2017 for my practice, they let us count all noncaffeinated liquids. so Water, crystal light, shakes, Decaf tea/coffee, skim milk, sugar free popsicles (they melt into a liquid). I also still fall into the trap of forgetting to drink enough at work - get distracted and even though the insulated tumbler is right in front of me, don't. So I set a timer on my phone for every few minutes - just have the volume turned down so not everyone can hear it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babbs 14,681 Posted January 12, 2017 I counted everything I could as Fluid. I was never a Water drinker and still struggle with it, so I drink a lot of herbal teas, coffee, no calorie iced tea, and use squirty stuff in my Water when I actually drink it. So yes, I counted my shakes, too, when I was newly post op. Still alive after 2.5 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victoria Bontempi 14 Posted January 12, 2017 I count Jello too. Sent from my LG-H811 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mylighthouse 782 Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) As the others said, shakes and all other drinks, Jello and broth all count towards your 64 oz liquid intake a day. That's what my nutritionist told me. With all that, I get in mostly Decaf tea. I am not a big Water drinker, but do get some in during the day (about 20 oz). With all my liquids, I get about 78 oz in a day. Edited January 12, 2017 by mylighthouse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doxaholic 252 Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Wow how wonderful my nut will not let me count anything other than Water as liquid. Its fine i dont mind Water but sometimes just want something different. Sent from my SM-G920P using the BariatricPal App Edited January 12, 2017 by doxaholic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkgerdts 0 Posted January 12, 2017 I'm having the hardest time getting in anywhere near 64oz of Water every day! I carry a Blender Bottle around with me at work, but most days I just get so busy I forget to drink as much as I should. Am I alone here? I'm counting my hot teas & crystal light towards my Water intake, basically anything that's (somewhat) clear - are you all counting your shakes towards your daily water intake? Yes! I count my shakes towards it too! I do an 8 Oz water in the a.m., 2 11oz shakes and 2 16.9 Oz waters a day. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theantichick 2,204 Posted January 12, 2017 Mine counted. I have no problem keeping up at work, I have a cup beside me all the time. It's at home when I can't seem to keep up with the drinking. LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WitchySar 244 Posted January 12, 2017 My surgeon said anything liquid (or becomes liquid, like sf popsicles and jello) that does NOT have Protein in it can be counted as liquid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpaps20 20 Posted January 13, 2017 Thank you for all your responses! Even right now I'm trying to finish a Water bottle before bedtime! It's not likely going to happen. I feel like I'm going to float away!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
