Not getting enough fluids & protein day 4 post up!!

[Nicole74 4]

I just want to know if anyone has ideas or has had this happen. I am day 4 post op..still having some pain, discomfort and gas especially in the morning and evenings. since surgery I have only been able to get it about 25oz of liquids and 25 grms of potein each day which is only half of what I need to get in. I am really trying to it in but I dont know if Im really swelled still or what but most of the time when I drink I get pain and gas feelings all in my chest and upper stomach I am sipping and trying to do 10z per half hour like my dr. said but I can literally drink enough all day to make the requirements. I did notice I felt dizzy and really tired last night and it is probably because Im not getting enough. I did force myself to take a 1oz shot of Protein I got from GNC, there is 15gms of protein in one shot..I had to sip it and hold my nose but I did it. It was so nasty. I cant get much in the morning either..its like once I wake up my stomach takes a while to settle and move the gas around..im sipping on a Protein Shake now but I have only gotten in about 4 sips in 30 minutes..I hvnt really been hungry either yet, If I do feel hungry its usually just mind hunger after seeing a commercial but the thought of eating does not please me right now. I figured the 1st day or 2 I could get away with this but now on my 4th day I need to get all of this stuff in and I thought I would be able to but I am still having problems. there is still just alot of discomfort. :thumbup: Anyone else have this issue or can give me some advise to get this all in??

[jdulac 0]

Is your Protein Shake milk based? If it is I would say that is a big part of your problem with the gas. I was told by my dr not to concentrate on Protein at this point. Get you some sugar free Jello or some Soup if you want hot. I drank the broth from Roman noodles for a day or two. I didn't eat much the first 4 days or should I say drink much either. But avoid milk products until gas is totally gone if you aren't already

Good luck

[Nicole74 4]

Good point, JD, I didnt think about that Iv been mixing my Protein Shakes with half milk and half Water for the extra Protein so maybe I need to cut the milk out a little and I have 100% whey power protein Iv been using as well.

[BetsyB 9]

While Protein is important, overall, it's not critical at this point. Fluid, however, is. Focus on getting as much of that as you can--as you feel better, you can add in Protein.< /p>

(If you had a high-protein preop diet, your protein stores will tide you over for a while. My doctor, in fact, has his patients do just clear liquids---no protein, so the digestive system can really rest---for three days. So there is no immediate concern.)

[Nutster_98 0]

Nicole,

Just be patient and try to get as much Water as you can stand. I was going through the same thing and yesterday my hunger returned. The swelling must have finally went down, cause now I am able to eat pudding and even some mashed potatoes. Just keep the Water up and I promise the pressure will ease up.

Just a word to the wise....last night while sleeping I turned over and layed on my port site. Took about 30 secs. for me to get up in pain. Took some pain meds and finished sleeping in the recliner. Might take up residence on it for a few days until it gets a little more healed.

Michael