How did you handle the first few days after surgery?

[JohnT 12]

I was sleeved yesterday and came home today. The clear liquid diet has been brutal. I have Isopure Protein Drinks but have only been able to get about a quarter of one serving down today. I can eat Jello and take small sips of Water, but I don't see how I'm going to get all the Protein or hydration I need early on. Is this normal? I am supposed to transition to full liquids tomorrow.

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

Just keep sipping. Initially the intake is difficult as you are so swollen and just had major surgery. Focus on getting as much as you can in and increase every day. The danger is dehydration at this point. Set a timer if necessary but take a sip as often as you can...small sips add up! Before you know it you will be drinking more normally. Hang in there!

[shellyd88 463]

Well yes this is the part they don't say much about while your waiting to have the surgery it's a process it takes time to get used to and yes it's normal for a few weeks I was only able to take tiny sips there's a lot of swelling on your insides nothing tastes good etc it does get better the important thing is to not get dehydrated force yourself to drink drink drink it's like a job at first lol it takes a few weeks to get to where you can take a normal sip again at least for me I hated the protien drinks I ended getting unflavored protien powder and mixing it with drinks Soups broth tea etc tip mix it with a bit of Water first when adding to hot liquids or it clumps I used GENEPRO

[Elode 8,093]

It's normal keep working at it.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

The first 2 days I was hope I slept a lot. I didnt have many wakign hours to work on Fluid intake. Also, my throat was still sore from the tubes. Then day 4 my throat was back to normal and I could drink almost at normal levels, just not as fast, but decent size sips.

Just keep drinking something and when you turn the corner you will be like whoa!

[naturegirl 320]

I'm still in the hospital hoping to get Water to sip today. I too am concerned about greeting in my fluids, especially as little sips. Realize it takes time, as you're relearning things I already "know" how to do.