Hi everyone. Does decaf coffee count towards my fluid intake? I thought it did but I was told that it does not. I'm confused. Anybody?? Thanks.

Decaf coffee is a liquid, so yes it counts towards your fluids intake (my nutritionist told me this).

Hi. I have been taught that it does not count but I agree there are differing opinions out there.

Decaf tea - especially herbal teas - do count towards your fluid intake and are very good for you.

I've been told that large amounts of caffeine can be dehydrating, but otherwise coffee can count as liquid intake. Not the best liquid intake, but ok. I'm a coffee addict so it's been part of my pre- and post-op life. It wasn't an option. LOL

Yes, you can count decaf coffee towards it. Regular coffee they don't count towards intake because of caffeine being a diuretic.

4 hours ago, LivsMum said:

Hi. I have been taught that it does not count but I agree there are differing opinions out there.

Decaf tea - especially herbal teas - do count towards your Fluid intake and are very good for you.

Curious - were you told to avoid herbals around the time of surgery? My doc wouldn't allow green teas or herbal teas. Can't recall the exact reason but they did not want you drinking it 2 weeks pre-op or right after surgery.