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Day 3 post op. feeling so tired and lightheaded... Kind of dizzy.... Is this normal

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Day 3 post op. feeling so tired and lightheaded... Kind of dizzy.... Is this normal

How much Protein are you eating each day?

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Not much with chicken brothe and ice pops. I do have clear ensure with Protein, but I am just not hungry. Suggestions ?

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Are you drinking plenty of Water?

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Get some Protein mix with whey isolates and you should be getting down 60-80 grams per day. I concur about Water too--check your hydration a couple ways:

1. What is color of urine?

2. Do skin test, grab one wrist (normal grip). How long until color returns to your wrist?

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Day 3? Probably still just the anesthetic working it's way through your system. Everybody is different. During my stay at the hospital I slept for the better part of 3 days.

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I was told clear liquids only. Isn't whey mix for shakes? My mom is going to GNC to pick me up some clear liquid Protein in a few

Sorry, that's right--not all doctors are the same. Mine had me on full liquids by day 2. Otherwise, drink Isopure which is clear (apple melon is best).

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I just called my doctor and he said to switch from sugar free drinks and ice pops to ones with sugar so I can get some calories in me. Hopefully that helps. I wish I could just make a Protein Shake and not feel dizzy

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I just called my doctor and he said to switch from sugar free drinks and ice pops to ones with sugar so I can get some calories in me. Hopefully that helps. I wish I could just make a Protein shake and not feel dizzy

I am post op day 2. Very dizzy. Drinking shakes, broth, sugar free Popsicles and Water. Still feeling dizzy. sleeping a lot. Walking as much as I can

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I just called my doctor and he said to switch from sugar free drinks and ice pops to ones with sugar so I can get some calories in me. Hopefully that helps. I wish I could just make a Protein shake and not feel dizzy

I am post op day 2. Very dizzy. Drinking shakes, broth, sugar free Popsicles and Water. Still feeling dizzy. sleeping a lot. Walking as much as I can

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I hah surgery this morning. Can I have an herbal tea? My doctor said only Water but I think tea may be okay.

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On my post-op diet sheet it lists tea so it might be ok. I'll call to make sure and congrats! I had surgery today also :) *4/24/13*

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Congratulations to you too! How are you feeling? My left shoulder and abdomen are very sore. It's hard to lie down. I was sitting on my vouch for an hour and now I'm walking around my house, swinging my arms.

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The left side of my stomach is sore also. I've been walking around the house a little bit also. It's hard for me to pay down too so I been sitting up in the bed.

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