How much could you get down?

[aphroheidi 8]

I had the surgery yesterday and today I'm trying to get as much fluids as I can including the Protein and water… I was told to try and get 60 g of protein down...was anyone able to do this the day after surgery?

[debpaige 35]

No I only still take 40

[dee21 47]

No way!! I was so concerned but my dr told me not to worry about the Protein for the first few weeks. He said to focus on staying hydrated!! What a relief!! Now I'm a little more than two weeks post-op and have no problem getting enough protein. mushy stage is amazing!!

[GuyMontag 1,264]

Try using very high Protein Shakes. I used chocolate Boost with Protein but there is also Unjury which I have heard a lot of good things about.

[aphroheidi 8]

Thank you all so much! What a relief and a great resource

[marimari15 9]

I was also told no Protein at first & just stay hydrated. I'm 6 days post op & being able to drink enough fluctuates.

[LosingAimee 21]

The first week or so it was hard to drink in general. I didn't have issues keeping things down, but I couldn't drink big quantities of fluids at a time. Just make sure you remember to sip sip your Water and protein!

[heather316 72]

On postop day 1 I had 20g Protein, on Day2 70g, on Day3 57g, on Day4 90g. I found that if I drink milk based shakes, milk makes it more delicious and adds extra 8 g Protein. In the morning I stick with 1 cup FF milk+ 1 teaspoon instant Decaf coffee +1 scoop Pur Protein vanilla = 33 g protein. If I repeat this at night with fruit instead of coffee flavor, then I am at 66g protein total without counting the lunch. This seems to work for me.

Of course, I could drink 1 cup of milkshake only on Day 4. I remember on Day 2 it took me half an hour to sip 6 ounces of it, then I was totally full. It will get better!!