Do protein drinks count towards your fluids intake?

Yes.

My doc says no, protein shakes do not count towards the 64oz of liquid they want you to drink

Mine says all liquids including protein shakes and even soup counts.

And my doctor said they do count as fluids.

So the best answer? Ask your own NUT or surgeon.

Yes. All fluids count (non-caffeine, non-alcoholic of course). Even ice and Popsicles count.

I was told protein shakes do count towards the fluids. Also jello, popcicles and of course broths. I am one week post-op and taking in as much fluids as possible, but I know it isn't 64 ounces. As long as you are urinating frequently and doing the best you can, that's all you can do.

My understanding is yes if you consume the protein as a liquid.

I'm 9 days post op and really struggling with my protein intake as we'll as fluids. Could you drink on a protein shake all day long? Or should you only drink those at a meal or snack time? Open to any suggestions !!

I'm 9 days post op and really struggling with my protein intake as we'll as fluids. Could you drink on a protein shake all day long? Or should you only drink those at a meal or snack time? Open to any suggestions !!

I drank all day long at 9 days out.

I'm 9 days post op and really struggling with my protein intake as we'll as fluids. Could you drink on a protein shake all day long? Or should you only drink those at a meal or snack time? Open to any suggestions !!

Hi,

I am 9 days out too and I am barely able to take more than one shake a day. I am drinking more water but not the 64oz I need. It is a work in progress. Just keep sipping.

My NUT says only for the first two weeks. After that she says 64 ozs of Fluid daily.

My doctor says no but my NUT says yes. She said I can count 65% of my Premier Protein shake as water.

My NUT said no - the 64 oz is water only. As has been said, check with your doc/NUT.

Honeybunz which premier flavor do u like best?

I say drink more than 64 Oz of water in addition to ur protein. I have been battling dehydration over a year and now this has turned into hypoglycemia ....drink drink drink!!!!and when u take a break drink some more I'm living proof and I have much regret...smh @myself I wish I could start over.