When everyone talks about getting your Protein and Water in, do you mean specifically water or do all liquids count ; juice,water with crystal light? Or does it need to be 64 oz of plain water

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Usually all liquid.

PS: There are no stupid questions.

Yes, all liquids count but you need to stay away from juice. Too many carbs, sugar and calories.

All Liquids. No juices though, please.

@@ccmiller, all liquids no juice. And there are no stupid questions. I'm glad you have clarity now...

After surgery, when on the full liquid stage... protein shakes and broth will count towards your 64 ounces of liquids too.

I take it as any drink that's very low calorie less than 10 cal per 8 ounces.could be popsicles,tea with Splenda, or crystal light.

@@mylighthouse that's good to know!

Do not count in coffee or anything caffeinated as that has the opposite effect.

After surgery, when on the full liquid stage... Protein shakes and broth will count towards your 64 ounces of liquids too.

Thanks I am learning alot from this website just by reading everything I can get my hands on so I can eat and drink properly post on and pre op

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Caffinated drinks do count liquids are liquids so does all the moisture in your food.

You would have to Water board yourself by drinking gallons of coffee for it to have a negative effect on you.

People need to stop spreading this old "science".

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/25/upshot/no-you-do-not-have-to-drink-8-glasses-of-water-a-day.html

That article has tons of citations and links to other articles and studies.

It is very important to stay hydrated after surgery. You don't want to end up in the hospital from dehydration, but you can get hydration from all kinds of sources, not just plain water. Drinking plain water has plenty of health benefits but it isn't the only road to hydration.

Edited January 5, 20179 yr by OutsideMatchInside