Second week post-op

[Jenny-Marie 9]

Hello. Still feeling nervous to drink or eat Soup ands such I still get pains. I sip slow but as I get more in it gets painful. What is the average time people don't feel like this any more? TIA

[PdxMan 4,292]

The first month is the hardest. Sipping gets to driving you crazy, but just slow down and try to stop before you get to the point of pain. If you started feeling pain after 4 bites of Soup, next time, stop at 3. You can eat several times a day, so don't think you have to be back to a "normal" routing of eating 3 times a day. It just doesn't work like that early out. Take your time. You're doing great. It will get better, I promise.

[Jenny-Marie 9]

Thanks. I feel a little overwhelmed just b/c I don't want to not drink enough Water and get enough Protein.< /p>

[PdxMan 4,292]

For the first month, I pretty much rolled with either a Protein Drink or a bottle of Water in my hand. Sipped all day long. Just do your best to get your liquids in first, then worry about Protein. You can end up in the ER due to dehydration.

[Jenny-Marie 9]

I've been drink boost Water and tea. I feel really good so I'm assuming its enough