Got home yesterday. Diarrhea and difficulty getting in fluids today

[Kennedy 100]

Any suggestions? My nought is kind if dry but I just can't drink very much. Difficulty getting in Protein. Thought I would be able to drink 4 11 oz Protein Drinks. Must ave been crazy. Suggestions?

[notime 340]

There have been many posts about not getting in Protein in the early days. Almost everyone is limited in Proteins early on. The fluids are most important. Push to get the requisite fluids in now and get as much protein as you can. As the days go on, the capacity for fluids and proteins expands.

[*susan* 1,709]

You definitely need to push yourself with the Water. Constantly keep it with you and every few minutes take several small sips. It is difficult, but I promise it will get easier as time goes on. It is vital you keep yourself well hydrated. The Protein will come, worry about it more in the next two stages of your post op diet. Right now, just keep sipping as much as possible.

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[Kennedy 100]

Thanks Notime. Am beginning to wonder what the heck I've done to myself. Having trouble finding a hot liquid I can drink. Popsicles are wonderful though.

[Kennedy 100]

I am starving for mushroom Soup. Think that would be ok? Can I count it toward fluids?

[Kaj 88]

What did your Dr.outline as your post op diet progression? Are you on Clear Liquids only or can you have full liquids? Everything liquid counts as liquid - Soup, broth, popsicles (2 oz of liquid), all of it. If you are full liquids, blend the mushroom soup and then heat it. If you are on clears, try some broth. Re: diarrhea. Remember liquid in= liquid out. Welcome to the losers bench.

[elisa123 31]

yes have the broth of the mushroom Soup and it does go toward you liquid . I lived on broth my fist 2 days. It will get eaiser. My say 7 12 pds down and can drink Water almost as fast (if I wanted) as before the sleeve.

[Kennedy 100]

Elisa, how many days before you drank Water like before surgery?

[Travelbug1955 23]

Popsycles, Jello, Soup broth, ice chips, pureed Soups, apple, peach, pear juice are all good.

[elisa123 31]

KENNEDY-I WOULD SAY DAY 5 I WAS GOOD TO GO. TODAY IS DAY 7 AND I COULD DRINK REALLY QUICKLY AND SMOOTHLY.I HAVE TO REMEMBER TO SLOW DOWN. JUST LIKE BEFORE THE OPP . I AM ALSO CHEWING MY food REALLY WELL LIKE 1 EGG FOR Breakfast ,CHICKEN GYRO 2 SLICES FOR lunch A SMALL HALF A HAMBURGER FOR dinner AND 2 SUGER FREE ICE POPS FOR SNACKS..

[Kennedy 100]

Elisa, you are absolutely right. Today is day 6 for me and I am drinking so much better. Thanks.

[elisa123 31]

kennedy- i'm so glad you also should make a ticker so you can see how the weight goes down. Every morning I weigh myself and then update my ticker. I know its only 14 pounds but-- I haven't lost 14 pounds like ever .

[Kennedy 100]

Would love to do that. How doi make one?

[bigred57 10]

Popsycles' date=' Jello, Soup broth, ice chips, pureed Soups, apple, peach, pear juice are all good.[/quote']

But u have to watch out for the fruit juice?' high in sugar

[robert_rowe 2]

There are diet juices that are really low in sugar. 15 calories per 4 oz.

Robert Rowe