Discouraged

[want2live 29]

Hi all.

So I am 10 days out and he had a really great recovery....and been really happy everyday to be on this side I things. I got the most in yesterday (60 grams of Protein and about 50 ounces of water) but today I feel so bloated and like my stomach is as big as ever. It is so discouraging.

Anyone else have this some days?

[butifulsiren 3]

Hi,

Well I can't quite say I've felt bloated yet, I'm only on post op day #4, but what I was really curious about is how you are getting so much Protein in??? I'm drinking about 50 oz of liquids a day, most of it Water and about 11 oz of it is a Protein Shake that has about 30 grams of Protein. What are you using as a protein supplement? I'd be ever so grateful if you'd share and I apologize for not actually having an answer to your post. Thank you!

[want2live 29]

No problem. I am using the Protein Shakes from costco. They are 11 ounces and have 30 grams of Protein. For the dirt few days I could only drink 1 and it took all day. Then I moved to 1 1/2 and yesterday for the first time I drank 2. Yesterday was the first day I got so much in both Proteins and Water. It DOES get easier everyday!

[butifulsiren 3]

Ok! Thank you! I'm using the same shakes from costco it sounds like, the Premier Protein Shakes (i'm drinking the chocolate flavored). I agree with you, right now I am only able to get about one down and it takes all day... I know I need to get in Protein, but others are also stressing how important it is to get Water in as well. Thank you very much for your help!!!

[want2live 29]

It is so confusing...I know. Sounds like you are doing great. Just know that even though it doesn't make sense or seem like it now....each day you can get more and more in. I have to be so careful to alway have a bottle of Water with me all day!!!!!

[butifulsiren 3]

yeah i'm trying to make it a habit to ALWAYS have a bottle of Water with me, but sometimes I forget, so I'm still working on that! It'd be nice to stay in contact and hear about your recovery and journey!

[want2live 29]

Yes!!! You also!!!

[want2live 29]

I am so ready to be past recovery and just lose lose losing!!!

[butifulsiren 3]

that is exactly what I'm looking forward to!!! I can't wait, but unfortunately we have to LOL i better get up and do some walking Hope to hear back from you soon!