cinderella8 15 Posted February 16, 2017 Hi everyone. Does Decaf coffee count towards my Fluid intake? I thought it did but I was told that it does not. I'm confused. Anybody?? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mylighthouse 782 Posted February 16, 2017 Decaf coffee is a liquid, so yes it counts towards your fluids intake (my nutritionist told me this). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LivsMum 9 Posted February 16, 2017 Hi. I have been taught that it does not count but I agree there are differing opinions out there. Decaf tea - especially herbal teas - do count towards your Fluid intake and are very good for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cindi_Augustine 102 Posted February 17, 2017 I've been told that large amounts of caffeine can be dehydrating, but otherwise coffee can count as liquid intake. Not the best liquid intake, but ok. I'm a coffee addict so it's been part of my pre- and post-op life. It wasn't an option. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orionburn 1,024 Posted February 17, 2017 Yes, you can count Decaf coffee towards it. Regular coffee they don't count towards intake because of caffeine being a diuretic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orionburn 1,024 Posted February 17, 2017 4 hours ago, LivsMum said: Hi. I have been taught that it does not count but I agree there are differing opinions out there. Decaf tea - especially herbal teas - do count towards your Fluid intake and are very good for you. Curious - were you told to avoid herbals around the time of surgery? My doc wouldn't allow green teas or herbal teas. Can't recall the exact reason but they did not want you drinking it 2 weeks pre-op or right after surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
