Evening all, I'm a few weeks post op, was sleeved on March 30 and I've been struggling to meet the Water target. Just wondering if i can count the water i use to mix the Protein shakes towards the target. My doctor wants me to take up to 2L daily! - i looked at him like he was high when he said that.

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Yes, I do. Any non-caffeinated fluid counts toward my total (including crushed ice and sugar-free Popsicles).

liquid is liquid. It all counts.

Thanks guys! Lol! I was wondering how I was going to get it all in

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Hi bigmamaAfrica, I also had mine done on the 30th. I was told NO you cannot count the Water from Protein against water count.

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My nutritionists insists that the protien shakes do NOT count toward your daily water goal. We have to drink 8-10 oz. of water before and after each shake three times per day.

I struggle now to get 8 glasses of Water (not a problem prior WLS).

I have a 700 ml water Sipping flask/container, and I measure my water intake with this.

I also count my diluted juices, decaf coffee, herbal tea towards my Fluid intake.

So, I do get my quota of liquids all up.

With all the restrictions, sipping, no fluids 30 mins before and after meals, it is impossible for me to get the standard 8 glasses of water in.

I was dehydrated only once, about 10 days post op.

Hasn't happened since.

My team says only clear fluids count (but you can count Protein Jello and Isopure clears) toward both. I get my fluids in, but its a struggle.

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I could count shakes, Popsicles, tea and sugar free jello toward my water goal.

Any liquid counts towards my "water" goal as per my nutritionist.

Hi,

Can you use either skimmed or semi skimmed milk for Protein shakes if you are struggling with other food has anyone done this or is doing it now look forward to any information or advice.

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My Nut told me NO. I wish I could because I only get in about 32oz of Water on a good day! I'm not a big drinker at all.

Hi,

Can you use either skimmed or semi skimmed milk for Protein shakes if you are struggling with other food has anyone done this or is doing it now look forward to any information or advice.

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The only time I used milk was with carnation Breakfast essentials. All the other Protein Shakes I mixed with Water.

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for all replies on this milk with Protein shakes it most appreciated

Michael.

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I'm not a huge "counter quote but the fact is that your body pools water out of anything you ingest that has water in it, including fruit and vegetables, coffee, tea etc. However the metabolic process for using the water that is in the other things, like protein shakes, is different than when you drink plain water by itself.

If only liquid from H2O counts as "liquid," can someone explain to me why human infants don't all die of dehydration before they can start drinking water at age 6 months? It looks to me like their little bodies and digestive systems are perfectly capable of getting all the liquids they need from either breast milk or water mixed with baby formula. If they can get the liquids they need without having even a drop of (unadulterated) water, why can't I?

Humans survive and thrive as long as they get (non-poisonous) liquid from just about any source. If anyone told me that only water "counts," I'd ask them to show me the peer-reviewed, published, double-blind study proving it.