Hello, I'm 7 days post-op and I've been on full liquids. Starting today, I need to add two Protein supplements daily (~ 8oz. each). Just wondering if you count your supplements towards your required daily Fluid intake. I already feel like I'm drowing with 64oz. a day. The thought of having to drink 16oz. more is troubling!

Thanks!

My protein supplements do count toward my daily fluid intake. I would imagine its the same for everyone.

I asked my nutritionist about this. She said no. Something about your kidneys need the fluid to help use the protein. I wish it did!

I asked my nutritionist about this. She said no. Something about your kidneys need the Fluid to help use the Protein. I wish it did!

Ugh, that's what I'm afraid of! Surely I will drown with 80 oz of fluids!!

I try for one to 1 1/2 of these (45-68oz) & then a Vitamin Water zero which is 20oz & that gets me to a good spot. The nutritionist said to shoot for 64 oz a day at first. I did & it's gotten a lot easier. Im 12 weeks out.

My nutritionist says yes it can count.

My nutritionalist says the shakes do count towards your required fluids intake.

My nutritionist says you can count too.. Guess its like drs.. Everyone's nutritionist is different. Call yours and see what they recommend

Does it count if you use skim milk instead of water with the powder?

Yes

Yes

My plan says yes shakes count toward Fluid. With milk or Water.

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Thanks for your responses. I see my nutritionist on Wednesday for my post-op appointment, so I will ask her. I'm sure the fluid intake will get easier as I get further out.

I would think liquid is liquid no matter the form. Just a thought...