losingwait 1 Posted June 22, 2011 I am 8 days post op and I am SO tired. Am drinking 80 plus oz , most of which is Protein, and have been doing this since almost the beginning. I am dying for something else in my stomach besides liquid but I still have 13 days of liquids left. I don't know how I can make it that long!! Help, I need encouragement! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apple-saucy 17 Posted June 22, 2011 You can do it Honest!!! I was supposed to keep my Water count seperate from my food count as far as ounces. So wondering if maybe you might be getting a bit dehydrated and not realizing it? That can contribute to feeling sluggish and tired. How much actual straight up Water are you drinking per day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
losingwait 1 Posted June 22, 2011 Only about 20-32 oz of actual Water Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apple-saucy 17 Posted June 22, 2011 Only about 20-32 oz of actual Water Yeah you're probably a tad dehydrated hun. Drink your shakes 3x's a day and sip sip sip in between It will feel like you are doing something but drinking, but that's what you need to do right now. I set a goal for myself in the early days. I would drink 8oz of Water before Breakfast, 20 oz before lunch 20oz before dinner, and 20 oz before bed. And if I had room/time I'd "snack" on extra calories and Protein. in between That way I almost always had 68oz of water in me per day often times more than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loooou 30 Posted June 22, 2011 It gets better!! dont worry, just focus on getting more Water and what about ur Vitamins? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
losingwait 1 Posted June 22, 2011 I will step it up, thanks for the advice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chef neil 25 Posted June 22, 2011 hi- each day gets better- although today I have tried to work on pool, I think I sit more than I work... I get dizzy, mainly from bending over and standing up... the heat doesn't help-but it's cooler today than last 3 days... Ok- now that the long awaited surgery has come and gone, kinda eating... we are in the rest/recoup stage... yea we feel great want to do something but in reality, the body is still going through turmoil. I'm so going crazy for things to MUNCH, crackers, cookie something.... my cottage cheese and yog for lunch was filling yet, no crunch... I just want something.... ready to borrow my dogs chew toy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roseib 13 Posted June 22, 2011 Getting in Water at this point more important than Protein only 8 days out. I had to drink 64 oz water daily aside from broth Jello and popsicles. Couldn't have Protein Drinks until followup visit at 10 days. Every doctor different though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
losingwait 1 Posted June 22, 2011 Haha on the dog's chew toy but I can relate! Thanks for the support! hi- each day gets better- although today I have tried to work on pool, I think I sit more than I work... I get dizzy, mainly from bending over and standing up... the heat doesn't help-but it's cooler today than last 3 days... Ok- now that the long awaited surgery has come and gone, kinda eating... we are in the rest/recoup stage... yea we feel great want to do something but in reality, the body is still going through turmoil. I'm so going crazy for things to MUNCH, crackers, cookie something.... my cottage cheese and yog for lunch was filling yet, no crunch... I just want something.... ready to borrow my dogs chew toy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites