3 days post surgery-- I am constantly drinking but only able to get ~26 oz water and 10 grms of protein in so far, is this okay?

[Lizzie125 7]

My surgery was on 12/11, I was two days in hospital and came home yesterday. I am literally drinking all the time to try to get the Water I need, but am only able to get about 26 oz of water, and it takes me 3 hours to get one Protein Shake down, so I have only had 10 grams of Protein today. Is this normal? I feel like my tummy is full to the top and I am uncomfortable. I don't want to mess this up.

[Maggy'sMom 42]

Sounds normal. I'm almost 7 weeks post op and barely get in 40 oz. I didn't drink Protein Shakes but was told 4 oz would probably be the most I could get in at a time. Glad you're doing well. Just keep sipping! It will take time to increase your intake.

[Elode 8,093]

It's going to be hard in the beginning keep at it with the Water for sure! If you are getting down a whole Protein Drink and it only has 10grams Of Protein in it then you may want to look into something with a higher protein count! My go to is Premier Protein (chocolate) one ready-made 11oz shake has 30 grams of protein. You can get them at most Wal-Marts and SAMs!

[sleevemom88 217]

I had the same issue. My doctor told me to stop the shakes because the Water was sooooooo much more important. He suggested trying to make my own shakes with Greek yogurt and fruit. I still can't seem to get in 64 Oz but I sure am trying!!! But ya anyway it Depends on the doctors though I'm sure. I would talk to yours and see what they say good luck and keep in mind it won't last forever!

[Lizzie125 7]

Thanks everyone. This is really helpful. I just am concerned that I am not getting in the Water and Protein I need. But sounds normal for how early it is. Oh, I checked the Protein Shake and it is actually 20 grams, not 10 in the shake. But I will check out the Protein Shake (Elode) mentions that has 30!

Anyway, I'll give the Doc a call tomorrow to be sure I'm doing what he thinks is best (he may tell me the same thing (as sleevemom88 and Maggie'sMom)-- concentrate on Water for now and get in what Protein I can. Anyway, thanks for the feedback, really helps put my mind at ease.

[Alfie 58]

I think a lot of us are learning that its a full time job to try to get in what we need. I am 5 days post op and I was able to get in 40 gm Protein and only about 50 ounces of Water although the night is still not over. lol I'm sure it gets better

[blondebomb 580]

been there done that! I swear thats all I did for 4 wks! it seemed to take me all freakin day just to get about what your doing down! its normal...what helped me get Protein in (as much as I could) I bought a can of the unflavored whey an I would add a teas here an there to everything! if I had my coffee I would add a teas in..in my Soup add a teas..in my pudding add a teas in...I added it every where...yea I got sick of it! but I did it...I even bought the flavored protein drink mixes you just add it to the Water an I killed 2 birds with 1 stone. I also bought chike products..they are really good. differant flavors. it will take a while to be able to get the so called required in..tummy stays swelled for a few months. by the end of 2 months I was gagging on protein shakes..haha..I still drink the pure protein brand..very low sugar an carbs great taste. I also by the whey shots now..theres days Im not hungry. I keep those on hand. Walmart, cvs carrys them..small ones have like 28 grms easy to get down an the larger ones are like 48 grams...hang in there! its all worth it! it gets soo much better..doing great!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Yep. It takes a minute to build up to 60gms of Protein daily.

[GenaW828 117]

The doc had to give me some anti spasm pills to help me get down Water and my shakes...I'm able to drink a lot more water and I have to force myself with the shakes not cause they won't go down but because I'm over them already lol ???? but today i ate a half bowl of Soup out...went to Olive Garden and had the gnocchi minus the gnocchi lol I was so happy and finally felt "good" so tired of sweet stuff