Water consumption are they up with the times

At the meeting last night the nutritionist said that after surgery we have to drink 6 to 8 8oz glasses of water a day (after we heal of course). Did I hear that correctly? I was watching tv a few months back, (happened to catch Katie Couric) and she had this famous doctor/nutritionist/scientist on and he said that they have revamped their thinking on the amount of liquid one must have a day. They said that 6 8 oz glasses was great but not really necessary and all liquids count, not jus****er. so add up the juice, milk, water, coffee, tea, soup,...whathaveyou..... all liquid counted. Anyone else see the same show I saw? have any of the nutritionists heard this? Care to comment L

We should be striving to get 64oz of non-caffeineted, non-caloric fluids into our bodies daily. So, decaff coffee and decaff diet drinks count.

It is probably best to get as close to the 64oz at day but I have heard of similiar studies. I get the consumer reports ON Health publication and I recently read about a study with a similiar conclusion and that all fluids count even if they contain caffeine. It said that the amount you would have to consume to create a diuretic effect would be huge and that a normal person would be more hydrated not less after a cup of coffee. Something to think about but drinking low cal. liquids can also stave off hunger a little or at least for a short time Heather

But I have heard many reports saying that caffeine dehydrates you. And that at least half your consumption should be from pure water sources. It's not that difficult to get in... at least pre-op. I drink 64 oz. a day now.

Hi Lauren Milk, decaf coffee, decaf tea, juice, Crystal Lite, etc., all count towards your water intake. The only requirements for new post-ops are no caffeine, no carbination and no sugar. God Bless, Kathy Bilodeau