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I'm just now settling in to being back at home. I'm sleepy and tired all the time. How long did it take you to start getting your Liquid Protein & Water in at the recommended levels? I'm sipping when I'm awake. Takes forever to get an ounce down right now. Tell me this will get better!

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it gets much better. You will be double where u are in a week. Keep plugging away. You are going through the same thing everyone does. You are doing fine and on your way!

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It does get easier, if you are having a hard time getting your liquids try drinking warm liquids because the warmth will reduce the swelling making it easier to get the fluids in. Good Luck.

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I recomend crushed ice. That saved the day for me. Good Luck and take care.

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You have to take this day by day... Every day you will be able to do a lil more. Get a whey Protein Powder that you can mix with skim milk or Water and drink that once or twice a day. It will really REALLY help with your energy level. Usually they whey powders offer at least 20g of Protein in a serving, so try to do two a day at first. Hope this helps some!

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