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How long did it take people to really start getting their Protein in?

How long til you could drink say an 11 oz Premier Protein drink.

I think I drank mine either too fast or too much because I feel kinda nauseous...

I am a week out and have barely had any calories or protein... So I am trying to up it but I think I over did it???

I need some guidance please!

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Hi Cindy! I'm almost a week out and I was able to get 6 oz in this morning. I'm on full liquids so I can make Protein Shakes. There are tons of powders out there to make your own shake with. That way you can adjust the amount of liquid you add and still get all the Protein. And when everybody says "Sip sip sip" they really mean it...like all day long! My MD says 64 oz per day. That will take me all day to get it down. I also had to learn what a "sip" is. About 1-2 mL's. Teeny amount barely enough to wet your tongue! I get nauseated if I drink too much and it hurts if my sips are too big. Good luck girl...we're on our way!

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I had surgery July 10, 2013 and initially thought I was killing my Protein and Water intake. I was certain that I was getting my 75grams and 64ounces per day... until I started tracking it in a small notebook. I was drastically under in both. I am almost four weeks out and am eating most foods fine. The days that I have meat with my meals, it's easier to get my Protein levels. However, if there are days that I stick to more liquid foods because my stomach feels a little off and those are the protein-challenged days. I feel like eating enough food to meet the protein need, compounded with the Water requirement would make me explode. I use Optimum Nurtition protein powder; it's got 24g per 4 ounce serving, and if you make it with milk you gain a little more protein.The Protein Shake, four ounces, usually takes me about twenty-thirty minutes to finish... I'll just sip on it.

Basically, the shorter answer: I'm not sure that I'm really getting my protein in at almost 4 weeks post-op... but I'm getting closer on a more consistent basis.

Good luck!

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I just feel like I'm not getting enough calories in at all. I barely get 200 a day. How is that healthy???

I called my Dr office cuz I have questions but havent gotten a call back. I am on full liquids for 3 weeks...

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By day 3 I was able to get in a 10.75oz Ensure Protein Drink. It took me about an hour, but I did it. I was constantly sipping on something the first couple of weeks.

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