300 calories if I'm lucky

[jdillon 355]

I've worked on getting in liquids and my Protein. I'm 3 days post-op and I've snuck in whey protein fruit punch in my Water and that's 42 grams of protein and unflavored nectar protein to the broth. But I can only get 300 calories in.

[SherB 220]

Too soon to worry about Protein. Get your fluids in even if it is only Water. You do not want to get dehydrated and constipated. I have been there and done that. My NUT told us if we could get either water or protein to get the water first. Give yourself some healing time. Typically at 3 days out it is super hard to get more than 300 calories in. Hang in there.

[Sassy Pants1 186]

I think you're ahead of the game. I was not getting 300 calories at 3 days out. I concur with the advise of getting your liquids and not worry about Protein yet. It will come in time.

Good luck on your journey! It's all very exciting!

[jdillon 355]

That's good to know. I just walked up and down my street with my husband we are going to add a little more each day

[SusinMichigan 76]

Jan, I'm almost 7 weeks out and still often only get to 300 calories -- case in point, yesterday was 313. Patience are a virtue and you'll need all you can dig up right now. Try to get your liquids in, but even at that, I'm lucky if I get to 40 ounces. Am working with the nutritionist on these issues.

[blondebomb 580]

I'm 5 wks out I get between 300 to 700..I hit 700 just barely a few days ago but I'm normally between 300 to 600. Just sip ur Water so u don't get dehydrated. The Protein will come. Hang in there..it gets tons better!!

[SherB 220]

For those out a bit longer try to up those calories a bit at a time. It will help you get over your stall but it is super hard some days.

[browneyedgirl1981 32]

3 days out and I was still negative in calories because I was puking my guts out! You are doing great! Just don't overdo it with walking or taking in too much. You definitely don't want to get sick!