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I am 4 weeks post op. And it's my first week back to work. I dont seem to be able to get enough fluids and Protein, I'm so drained after work. I dont know what to do. Any suggestions. I'm hoping this will all change once I'm able to eat solid food.

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How much longer will you have to be on liquids?

One thing that helps TREMENDOUSLY with energy is coconut oil... By the spoonful (if you could tolerate it) I had some today after not having it in a looong time and its 3:47am and I'm up cleaning... Way too much energy ;)

Try it.

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Are you having trouble with fluids because of restriction? Taste? Water nausea? Unless it's the first one, I found that adding some lemon or lime juice to the Water really helped me in the beginning. I don't need it anymore, but around weeks 2-4, it helped me get in all my liquids.

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Sounds like dehydration.

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Early on post surgery, I mixed the powdered Protein with crystal light to make sure I was meeting both my protein and Fluid intake goals. There are many brands out there but I really like the Unjury Straberry Sorbet mixed with crystal light lemonade. I also used their chicken Soup protein. I found that getting in more protein not only helped my energy levels but my surgeon said it would help heal after surgery. Good luck!

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