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I am on a full liquid diet, does every liquid I have count towards my Fluid oz goal? Today is my first full day and I have to say I underestimated how hard it would be to get everything in.

I need some help. Even with hot tea and strained Soup today I have only got about 45 oz of liquid and only 20 oz of that was Water.< /p>

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Yes, fluids like broths or Soups do count. Though the chunkier and creamier the Soup becomes, the harder is it to say how much is Fluid and how much is food. Remember, SF Jell-o counts as do SF Popsicles. Are you drinking Protein Shakes made with Water, skim or soy milk? That counts and helps you get your Protein in! You're doing great, and it does get easier. I try to keep a water bottle with me at all times, and I drink more on days that I exercise versus sitting around.

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Yes' date=' fluids like broths or Soups do count. Though the chunkier and creamier the Soup becomes, the harder is it to say how much is Fluid and how much is food. Remember, SF Jell-o counts as do SF Popsicles. Are you drinking Protein shakes made with Water, skim or soy milk? That counts and helps you get your Protein in! You're doing great, and it does get easier. I try to keep a water bottle with me at all times, and I drink more on days that I exercise versus sitting around.[/quote']

Thanks for the advice I didn't know the sf Jello and Popsicles count toward fluids, but now that I think of it that makes sense. :)

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Thanks so much. I'm trying as hard as I can so I hope I can gradually get in everything that I need. I drank about half of a Protein Shake made with lactose free milk. I guess tomorrow is a new day and I need to figure out things that will work for me.

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Thanks so much. I'm trying as hard as I can so I hope I can gradually get in everything that I need. I drank about half of a Protein Shake made with lactose free milk. I guess tomorrow is a new day and I need to figure out things that will work for me.

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I was told that my Protein Drinks counted as Fluid. Try to get as much of your Protein Shakes in. It's very important for healing...... ;)

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How about Decaf warm tea? I been drinking this one that is chamomile with lemon and honey ( Lipton ) and has no calories or sugar etc :) I just added 1 pack of truvia sweetener and I love it :) is a great way to increase your fluids

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My 84year old Mom just does not like to drink Water, so I put drops in her Water. They are called ReHydration by Energetix. I am thinking I will start using them for myself, especially post-op.

Here is a link: http://www.healthegoods.com/rehydration-2-ounce-energetix.html

Of course I am not saying to use these in lieu of more liquids, but they could help to keep dehydration at bay. I am not offering any medical advice, only knowledge based on experience!

Sue

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Thanks y'all. I'm gonna try a little harder today to get all my Fluid in. Ill let you know how it goes lol

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Its been a lot easier today. Finished a 32oz gatorade and now working on my 20oz rtd Isopure.< /p>

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