Question:
I need to know if adding protein drinks makes you go pee more ?

I feel really crazy to ask this. I am six weeks preop and have started to add protein drinks to my diet. I have also cut down on alot of junk. I am trying to lose 20 lbs before surgery. The problem is that I cannot stay out of the bathroom. I have not went this much since I was pregnant. I know for a fact that I am not pregnant again and can not figure out what is going on. I even get up at night to go.    — Teressa D. (posted on July 10, 2002)

July 10, 2002
Not sure if it is the protein drinks. However, urination is good- that is if you are keeping yourself well hydrated! Most of us after surgery drink 100% more water than we ever did before, of course we are going to go more often.
   — Karen R.

July 10, 2002
It may be the protein drinks. A high protein diet (especially if it's also low carb) will cause diuresis. That's why when one starts a diet like Atkins, such a huge weight loss is seen so quickly in the beginning. It's all fluid. JK, RN
   — Joya K.

July 10, 2002
YES, YES YES!!! I thought I was crazy the first time I drank one and had to pee a lot afterwards. But 2 years late, they STILL affect me the same way. Just make sure you drink lots of water.
   — livnliter