Amount of Fluid Tolerated Post-op

[MSCoastRPh 11]

Just a quick question for any recently sleeved people. How much Fluid were you able to get in the first few days of full liquids? I've gotten in my 80 gms of Protein but only about 22 ounces of fluids so far today-I'm 2 days post-op. it is an extreme struggle fore to go any faster because the gas pains make me feel nauseated and full/bloated.

[Coykoi 45]

You're doing better than me. I didn't get my full 80 grams of Protein until yesterday, day 5. I have been creeping up on both the protein and Water a little more each day, so I think it's ok. I did notice on day 5 that I was able to take bigger swallows than I ever had before, so I think the swelling is going down. I found that fluids went down better when room temp, the icy cold protein made my stomach cramp.

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

Just a quick question for any recently sleeved people. How much Fluid were you able to get in the first few days of full liquids? I've gotten in my 80 gms of Protein but only about 22 ounces of fluids so far today-I'm 2 days post-op. it is an extreme struggle fore to go any faster because the gas pains make me feel nauseated and full/bloated.

I'm wondering the same thing. My surgery is the 21st. I have to stay on Clear Liquids for 7 days after surgery. What the heck to you "eat" for 7 days that is clear liquid? It's so strange how everybody has different instructions/guidelines. I've seen some people here be allowed Protein shakes the day or two after surgery. Do you mind sharing how you're getting in so much Protein so soon after surgery? I need ideas because I cannot fathom only taking in Clear Liquids for 7 days....

~Dana

[Traci J. 207]

The Protein Shakes & any other liquid form are included in your overall Fluid intake for the day; that's what my Nut told us. Once you eat your Protein, that's when you have to make sure to get the liquid intake on top of it so you don't get dehydrated.

[MSCoastRPh 11]

Dana,

I am using GNC's amplified wheybolic Protein which had 60 gms of Protein to be mixed in 12 oz Water. The rest of the day I'm drinking crystal light packets mixed in Water. I honestly haven't been hungry. The protein relieves any hunger I have. I am on full liquids, which, for me, means broth, yogurt drinks, sugar free Jello, protein supp and water. Hope that helped some.

Denise

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

Thanks Denise! How does the wheybolic Protein taste?