kaydeemacc 10 Posted January 6, 2016 Hello-just wondering if anyone else continues to feel weak, lethargic, and nauseated? Also I experience rapid heart rate when I lie down at night and at random times throughout the day. Am I alone in this? I just had my surgery 12/28 if that helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyTink 268 Posted January 6, 2016 Sounding dehydrated. How much Water and Protein are you getting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaydeemacc 10 Posted January 6, 2016 Sounding dehydrated. How much Water and Protein are you getting?. Honestly not enough and it never crossed my mind that I just might be dehydrated. I try to aim for 48 oz of water and I'm quite confused on how much protein I should be getting because my after care instructions conflict: one on page it says I need 40g minimum of protein; another page say aim for 60g. I may get 30g in a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babbs 14,681 Posted January 6, 2016 Sounding dehydrated. How much Water and Protein are you getting?. Honestly not enough and it never crossed my mind that I just might be dehydrated. I try to aim for 48 oz of Water and I'm quite confused on how much Protein I should be getting because my after care instructions conflict: one on page it says I need 40g minimum of protein; another page say aim for 60g. I may get 30g in a day. Do the best you can on the protein, but staying hydrated is most important right now. Most people end up back in the hospital due to dehydration, not lack of protein. You are VERY early out from major surgery. Give yourself a break. Healing takes time. Rest and stay hydrated. Each day that goes by you will begin to feel better and better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyTink 268 Posted January 6, 2016 You definitely need to increase fluids. I believe most plans shoot for 64 oz a day. I hope you feel better soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaydeemacc 10 Posted January 6, 2016 You definitely need to increase fluids. I believe most plans shoot for 64 oz a day. I hope you feel better soon!. Thank you so much for the advice. Sounding dehydrated. How much Water and Protein are you getting?. Honestly not enough and it never crossed my mind that I just might be dehydrated. I try to aim for 48 oz of Water and I'm quite confused on how much Protein I should be getting because my after care instructions conflict: one on page it says I need 40g minimum of protein; another page say aim for 60g. I may get 30g in a day. Do the best you can on the protein, but staying hydrated is most important right now. Most people end up back in the hospital due to dehydration, not lack of protein. You are VERY early out from major surgery. Give yourself a break. Healing takes time. Rest and stay hydrated. Each day that goes by you will begin to feel better and better duly noted. Thanks for the great advice and words of encouragement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msjg46 39 Posted January 6, 2016 how much care did everyone need post-op? Have my college kids home from break and thinking I don't need much help. can you do stairs? Tomorrow is the big day!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A New KK 104 Posted January 6, 2016 I too experienced the tiredness and the nutritionist told me to up my Water intake and the tiredness went away. Still having problems with nausea though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted January 6, 2016 Well, drink more Water and get in more Protein. You need at least 64 oz of Fluid a day. And if your instructions are to get in at least 40 grams of Protein but aim for 60 grams, 30 grams is nowhere in that range. What exactly is confusing? You will probably feel lousy until you get enough hydration and nutrition. You just had major surgery and need to heal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted January 6, 2016 how much care did everyone need post-op? Have my college kids home from break and thinking I don't need much help. can you do stairs? Tomorrow is the big day!! Frankly, I think it depends on how mobile you were before surgery. I had a difficult time with stairs even before surgery so I didn't even attempt them. I think it's just important to have someone around in case you fall or something. You need to be up and moving around as much as possible. Best of luck with your surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beachdreamin 5 Posted January 7, 2016 Dehydration will cause those symptoms. Try to sip on Propel zero all day long or ice cubes trying to keep hydrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
