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How long did it take you to be able to get in your liquids & Protein. I had surgery day before yesterday. I got home yesterday and went to tackle a shake. I got through about 3/4 of it in a few hours and then threw up the rest of the night.

Tody I'm trying Isopure and it's working (keeping down) so far. Is it unrealistic to think I can drink 60 Fluid ounces today along with 70 grams of Protein? Do I have to work up to it? I'm really scared of throwing up again - yesterday was a nightmre.

Any and all advice is much appreciated!

-deb

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Try using unflavored Protein Powder instead of pre-made shakes. All that artificial stuff may be making you ill. You can add the Water Enhancer drops, a little at a time, to the unflavored Protein in your Water (make the water tepid), to the sweetness you can tolerate. Hopefully this will improve your ability to get more in without throwing it back up. Try little sips, but keep them coming, spacing it out a little. Swallow, let sit for a bit, swallow some more. Gentle and slow. The tepid water isn't as offensive tot the new tummy. Let us know how you do!

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For the first week I was not able to. Almost into my 3rd week but still lagging in getting in 64 ounces + all Protein needed. I'd say I'm getting 60 grams of Protein and 48 ounces of total fluids and I'm doing great. Do your best but don't push yourself to throw up. I suggest the Pro Series Muscle Milk to help you. 11 oz. contains 32 grams of protein. The 14 ounce is 40 oz. It has been a life saver!

Slow and steady...keep moving ing the right direction.

Good luck!!!

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I definitely wasn't getting in ALL my Water and Protein just a few days post-op. I did my best to focus on water first. My nutritionist recommended trying to get 1 ounce every 15 minutes. Marching in place while sipping helped some.

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Maybe it's to thick. I had a shake as soon as I got out and I was an out patient. I'm drinking the Fuzzy Naval orange and it works great for me. It does however take me over an hour to drink it but I did. I also ate ice chips all day.

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Don't foget your shakes and broths count toward your 64 oz goal. But I'm 4 weeks out tomorrow and still usually only manage about 48 oz of water/day and about 65-75 grams of Protein. I'm a SADI so I require 80-100 grams/day. Some days you will find are easy than others. I don't beat myself up I do the best I can do day by day.

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I had surgery Monday and got home yesterday. I have been a little nervous to try a shake yet so i have been drinking Water today. I had a little broth at lunch and am thinking maybe some sf Jello later, but I will try to take a shake tomorrow and see how it goes. I haven't had any nausea yet, but drinking still hurts my chest a little and I'm burpy, so i am taking it easy.

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How long did it take you to be able to get in your liquids & Protein. I had surgery day before yesterday. I got home yesterday and went to tackle a shake. I got through about 3/4 of it in a few hours and then threw up the rest of the night.

Tody I'm trying Isopure and it's working (keeping down) so far. Is it unrealistic to think I can drink 60 Fluid ounces today along with 70 grams of Protein? Do I have to work up to it? I'm really scared of throwing up again - yesterday was a nightmre.

Any and all advice is much appreciated!

-deb

Hi I had my op on Saturday 25th April and came home on Monday. Have been monitoring my input and so far about 40g of protein a day and about 800ml of liquid in total when I am supposed to drink 2000ml. So way off. I find it hard and don't like the flavours and just don't fancy anything. It's a struggle for sure

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