My question is if I will be using Isopure RTD for a brief period(expensive)..... Would I still have to drink 32 ounces of Water also. The isopure is 40 grams...... I have read that post op it is hard to get Protein in.....

VSG Ready

My question is if I will be using ISOPURE RTD for a brief period(expensive)..... Would I still have to drink 32 ounces of Water also. The isopure is 40 grams...... I have read that post op it is hard to get Protein in.....

VSG Ready

Yes you still need the water or dehydration will be an issue.

I use these, I got one in every flavor offered in my area to see which ones I liked. I would suggest you try them before you NEED them...the taste is certainly an "aquired" taste...make sure you want to use these for your primary protein. good luck!!

Fluid in is fluid in. You should clarify this issue with your bariatric team (nutritionist) though. My understanding is the RTDs count as liquids as well. If you can drink 64oz of water on top of meeting liquid protein requirements, that would be great, but is near impossible right after surgery.

I am probably going to also use premier protein, but was curious about water being counted separately from the 20 oz of isopure....

I was told that it all counts toward the fluid intake. My nut has everything worded as the minimum "fluid" intake a day. I was happy about that because I like unsweetened iced tea and she said that it all counts and the protein drinks all count. Everyone seems to all have different requirements though.

Edited September 27, 201411 yr by Greeneyes123

I was also told that all liquids count towards your fluid goals, Mine is 65oz a day and post-op I'm getting 70. 2 bottles of water, a cup of crystal light in the evening and 2 protein shakes.

Thanks everybody. I am excited to get started. I have a lot of information and am feeling very confident about what is to come.