billyvmom 128 Posted September 7, 2012 I know I'm not getting in the amount of calories or Fluid I just can't hold it all. How did you get it all in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angelakay2 117 Posted September 7, 2012 I don't know how far post op you are but it will come in time. I am almost 12 weeks post op and I am just now being able to get my liquid in. I keep a Water bottle with me and drink as much as I can. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shane martin1969 188 Posted September 7, 2012 I know I'm not getting in the amount of calories or Fluid I just can't hold it all. How did you get it all in? How much Fluid are you getting in 24 hrs? Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billyvmom 128 Posted September 7, 2012 I'm 4 days post op and am getting an ounce a hour and I'm using that with Protein Shake with Water. I know I'm dehydrated but can't get anymore in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iggychic 1,405 Posted September 7, 2012 I'm 4 days post op and am getting an ounce a hour and I'm using that with Protein shake with Water. I know I'm dehydrated but can't get anymore in. I've struggled due to complications. Don't focus on the big number now. I have to get 30 a day to avoid hydration via IV. Shoot for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shane martin1969 188 Posted September 7, 2012 Just keep bottle of Water with you and sip it ALL day long! Keep a sip in mouth at all times , you will be surprised! 4 days out I really wouldn't worry about Protein right now, remember , your small stomach is still swollen and healing ! So you quantity it holds will be even smaller! Water will not stretch it and it goes right through. Clear fluids is all you need to concentrate on! 40 ozs a day! Also I found that crunching on ice helped get more in! Good luck! It should get easier each day! When I was 4 days out , 64ozs was no problem! Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites