Supposed To Start Full Liqids Today

[emelia.larock 6]

M supposed to start full liquids today and I'm terrified..I'm less than a week out of surgery...anyone get scared before full liquids?

[Wheetsin 714]

I was able to start full liquids on day 3 or 4. I've barely started them just because capacity wise, by the time I do meds, Protein and Vitamins I can't hold much else (throughout the day). I wasn't scared of full liquids, some Protein Drinks are thicker than full liquids, but I've been able to move into things like deli meats for several days now and haven't yet.

[mnbsleeve 87]

I was started on full liquids (protein drinks) immediately after surgery; within hours! HOWEVER, I was instructed to take very tiny sips! I had to drink one once in 8 to 10minutes, not faster! And my doctor gave instruction to the nurses that when they came to check on me I should have a Protein Drink or SF popsicle etc in my hands and working on it. Right from day one he wanted me to try to get at least 30 oz of fluids in! and 60 to 70 gms of protein! I don't think I made that but I had to work on it. For me what was really scary was moving to the mushies! LOL even though I was ready. That happend around week 5 or six, I believe.

I know it's really scary, but I did fine. Just take your time and go very slow. It's all a process but we all get through it. Best of luck and sending good thoughts for a super speedy recovery!!!!

[emelia.larock 6]

Thanks ya I'm able to get more and more liquids down every day...it hurts really bad if I take to big of a sip on accident, kind of like massive cramps...and they kill...I'm scared cuz it hurts just like the day of surgery ...he also fixed a hernia when he was in there so that might be why I hurt ..thanks for listening to me