differing opinions

[shedevil 23]

I was originally to have surgery at banner gateway but had to reschedule @ scottsdale. Was to have clear diet, then full liquid, pureed, soft... But @scottsdale, at week one they want you eating soft and you can start veggies and fruit and 80 grams Protein. Tried that yesterday and my bladder has rebelled. Could hardly per today. I think it's too much too fast. I drank Water with lemon today. Took a couple of cranberry capsules and went back to broth. I gained 4 lbs! Obviously it is water weight but Suresh!

[Arts137 1,811]

Bodies are strange ain't they? All will be well. Pee-ing is important so drink like crazy (and don't weigh every day!)

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

I try not to disagree with people's surgeons, but I have to here.

Immediately after surgery your only concern should be hydration. Protein is nice, but not getting Protein won't land you in the hospital with dehydration. For God sakes, you are in Arizona. Once you are getting 60oz of fluids (Water, Powerade zero, or other very low or no calorie drinks) the add protein as you can tolerate it. Many people, like myself never experience any restriction on liquids & can get hydration & protein very quickly. Others however sometimes take over 2 weeks just to progress to the point of full hydration. You want to make this progression as quickly as you comfortably can, but do not push yourself to the point of discomfort.

[Macy6 356]

^^^^ I agree!

I didn't hit my Protein goal until yesterday at 11 days post op. I made it my ONLY mission to hit my Water goal as quickly as possible. I did it 5 days post op. I refuse to get dehydrated! I walked out of the hospital with 12# of Water weight and lost it quite quickly. I hit 40oz the day after I was released and 44 the day after, than I hit 65-70-70-104-108 once I hit that 108oz and had been consistent I said "it's time for protein" my water intake dropped back to 75 the last two days with the Protein intake (I have taken in 60g from Protein shakes and 10-20 from food source daily since) but I'm still doing well and now I'm getting my protein in. Do your body good, get and stay hydrated. A couple weeks with a lack of protein isn't going to hurt you and stay off the scale, it doesn't like that lack of protein.

[swizzly 901]

Gotta agree!! Focus on the hydration and getting a lot of liquids in and worry about food/protein later. Good luck!!

[treewithano 14]

Thank god for all if you on this site. It really has helped me and my bouts of freaking out . I too was worrying about varying of intakes. Hydration is my number one goal now. Thanks all