Liquids question

If I'm drinking my 60 g of protein a day does that count as liquids also?

My surgeon says that the fluids in your protein DOES count towards your total daily fluids! 

Yes it does

 

Yes protein drinks count in your fluid total.

My surgeon said "Yes, but..."

If you're absolutely struggling to get 60oz in, the protein shakes can be counted. However, they also strongly encourage a minimum of 60oz of water above and beyond any shakes or broth. It feels daunting, but once I managed it, I can feel the difference the full liquid amounts can make.

Thanks everyone.  I'm doing well getting all the water in separately, I just wasn't sure if the protein shakes counted also.....and my book didn't really clarify for me.