Question:
Does decaf coffee count towards our fluid intake? How about protein drinks?

When I first was on full liquids, I was able to count them as liquid intake. I have a hard time drinking 64 oz of plain water or even with crystal lite, but decaf coffee is so good to me!    — Mylou52 (posted on September 26, 2002)

September 25, 2002
My surgeon tells us that anything we drink that isn't caffeinated counts toward our fluid intake. And that includes popsicles. I drink V8 sometimes and he told me that it counts too.
   — Patty_Butler

September 26, 2002
My surgeon also said the same thing, anything decaf counts. I too love decaf coffee:)
   — Lynda T.