I need reassuring. ..

[itsabouttime2013 2]

I know I have read this a million times but i need you guys. I am not having any luck with getting my fluids and Protein in. I can get about 40 grams protein and 30 oz of Water. My dr. Called today and they want me to go back in for fluids....my second time. A lot of this has to do with the fact I have diarrhea instead of the normal Constipation. Has anyone had this and how do I fix it? Everything that goes in comes right out...and I'm drinking all sugar free and using Unjury with almond milk.

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

I know I have read this a million times but i need you guys. I am not having any luck with getting my fluids and Protein in. I can get about 40 grams Protein and 30 oz of Water. My dr. Called today and they want me to go back in for fluids....my second time. A lot of this has to do with the fact I have diarrhea instead of the normal Constipation. Has anyone had this and how do I fix it? Everything that goes in comes right out...and I'm drinking all sugar free and using unjury with almond milk.

Have your tried going with just Clear liquids to see if you can hold that down?

[itsabouttime2013 2]

Yes....and Water is better but they want me ti drink gatoraide or propel sugar free for the electrolytes. I'm not vomiting....its the other way.

[LizC 48]

Yes....and Water is better but they want me ti drink gatoraide or propel sugar free for the electrolytes. I'm not vomiting....its the other way.

The same thing happened to me when I first came home. Try smart Water or mixing Vitamin water with regular water.

[itsabouttime2013 2]

I will do that first thing tomorrow! How long does this phase last???

[LizC 48]

I will do that first thing tomorrow! How long does this phase last???

My surgery was May 28th, I came home on the 30th, and then from the 30th to about the 3rd I had diarrhea multiple times a day (tmi) and was severely dehydrated. I felt lightheaded, nauseous, and just like crap in general. I should've gone back to the hospital but was unaware it was that severe. Once I got super focused on my liquids it stopped. It took about 20 oz of Fluid a day to make the diarrhea stop and now I'm around 35 oz a day. Still not where I need to be but I feel sooo much better. I'm now bringing the Protein back.

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

I'm assuming your very recently post-op? Focus on hydration only...First and foremost. At this stage don't worry about Protein because protein won't matter if you become dehydrated. You get dehydrated and everything gets messed up. Smart Water is plain water with electrolytes. With such little water consumption and diarrhea you are quickly going to dehydrate. Water, water, water.

Keep us posted

[itsabouttime2013 2]

Actually I am 9 days post op. My surgery was on May 29th. My dr'S are just all over me to get fluids every 3 days unless I'm getting 64 oz of Water daily. I'm going to try the smart water. I will keep you guys posted. Thank you for all the information!