Water and Liquid Protein Shakes

I'm wondering since I"m just 4 weeks post op if the protein shakes count as the amount of liquids I suppose to consume on a daily basic. 

My program says 60grams protein + 64oz water per day.

Wow do you get it in on a daily basic? 

My surgeon says that all liquids count towards my liquid goal.

That sounds more like it cause I find it hard trying to get in so much liquids in 

Yes, the water used for the protein shake counts towards you 64oz. At least that's my understanding. If you can get more water in, even better.

Great! I dont even see how I can get that much liquid sipping or not all day. I have been trying but its not happening

It gets easier. I'm over 5 weeks out and finding I can drink a quart of water (32 oz) in about 1.5 hrs.

Thats great! I'm trying and not giving up. I didnt drink that much at all before surgery so I"m really finding this hard but at the same time managable.