Morning. I was wondering do you all include the liquid amount in protein shakes in your daily water/liquids requirement? It takes me over an hour to drink a protein shake and I'm finding it hard to fit in 64 oz of liquid when I can't drink 30 minutes before or after a "meal.

No my nut wants me to get an additional 64 Oz on tip of the protein shake. What I used to do and still do actually is bulk up my protein shake, use a scoop and a 1/2 and I also add in the Dannon Greek yogurt it's 80 cal and 12g of protein. So I really get a good amount of protein from that one shake that I can sip on all day and I can drink my water while sipping my shake.

Thanks. Good idea.

hi AlanaRN,

YES I do. I count all non-caffeinated liquids in my daily 64 oz requirement. I checked with my RN and nutritionist, and they are good with that. I typically have one cup of decaf coffee per day, and one or two glasses of Crystal Light, so those drinks count to my target.

I add powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein to the crystal light so I get double duty out of one glass of liquid. Unjury contains 21g of protein in one 27g scoop, and tastes great, so getting enough protein is a snap. I had my VSG on 8/4, and it took me awhile to get up to 64 oz. But I'm there, and you'll get there, too. Hang in there, and best of luck!

Yes, if I drink a premier or EAS premade, it counts toward my 64 ozs. If I put a scoop of Protein powder in my morning coffee, it does not count toward my 64 ozs. These are the guidelines set forth by my program. Most days I put a scoop in my morning coffee and try my best to get in an additional 64 oz. I will say it will get easier. I'm almost 6 months out, I can basically drink normally.

None of my protein drinks count towards my 64 ounces of liquids. I wish it did!

I include all liquids in my daily requirement.

My dietician has us count all fluids, including caffeinated ones ("caffeine will dehydrate you" is a myth and there are plenty of published scientific articles to prove it).

@@AlanaRN, my dietitian said all fluids I take in count toward the 72oz requirement.

Edited October 23, 201411 yr by Galaxy Girl

Hey I want your dietician! Lol.

@@Thinkingthinner1109 haha.. I must say I drink 64oz Water and 8oz milk that I use to mix my Protein powder. Once in a while, I will have 8oz of tea.