Had surgery on Tuesday and have 2 questions

[kat27641 34]

Does every body really reach their Water limit this early out? I started drinking as soon as I woke up this morning and I have only been able to drink: I Premier Protein shake and two bottles of water and I also had and 8 oz cup of chicken Protein broth. Does any one else gurgle when they drink?

Edited May 20, 2016 by kat27641

[Samara1974 116]

Does every body really reach there Water limit this early out? Not that I am aware of; you are still swollen from surgery so your capacity is diminished. You are doing better than I was two days after surgery, just do the best you can and work your way up to your liquid goal. I didn't gurgle so I am no help there, sorry.

[velasd16 5]

Thats a lot more then what I was able to do. I dont think the actual Water and Protein goal can be hit at 1st.

[kmorri 1,689]

I am three days post op and I'm not getting anywhere near any goals......I've mixed up two Protein Drinks and could only take a few sips.....water, I'm drinking as much as I can but still not near enough....I've emailed my plan's nurse and she told me not to worry about any goals and to just focus on drinking as much Fluid as I can and to keep an eye on the color of my urine....she said to not even worry about Protein until I'm able to drink more Water.< /p>

[dashofsunshine 875]

Honestly? Nope. I don't know of anyone who met the Water and Protein goals immediately. Those are a guideline; "try your best to reach these, and keep trying as swelling goes down, but don't expect to get anywhere near these levels at first" is probably what they should say, but ehhhh, doctors don't say things like that. Lol. Make water your first priority (dehydration in those first few months is horrible, don't want that) and just get in what you can. It will get easier. Everyone always gets so scared about not getting their water and protein goals immediately, but just rest and drink what you're able to drink.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Does every body really reach there Water limit this early out? I started drinking as soon as I woke up this morning and I have only been able to drink: I premier Protein shake and two bottles of Water and I also had and 8 oz cup of chicken Protein broth. Does any one else gurgle when they drink?

I was able to reach my protein target pretty soon after surgery. It took a while longer for me to be able to teach my Fluid target. Fortunately, I was able to count all my fluids (Protein shakes, ice, Popsicles, etc.).

Just keep sipping. It does get easier.

[Sheshawn 1]

I had my surgery on Tuesday May 17 as well. I have not been able to meet goals yet. I asked my Doc about the gurgling sound because I was hearing/feeling it too. He said it was perfectly normal, explaining that the esophagus was larger than the opening to the stomach and worked similar to a funnel. Made sense the way he explained it. He said it will stop. So thankful for this forum for all the advice, otherwise I would be having constant meltdowns!

[bdejong 30]

My NUT had a chart with a clock face and it worked out like this.

Top of the hour 1-2oz of protien, Isopure, shake, whatever.

Then every qtr hour(3,6,9) 1-2oz Fluid. so every 15 minutes sipping down 1-2oz.

The key point is 1 to 2oz. We were told to not force it but we did have to constantly sip on fluids. I used little bathroom cups and set my watch timer to keep me reminded. Remember, Isopure and shakes count toward both Protein and Fluid. However, I was told to work on it as best I could and to just keep sipping. I eventually reached both goals on a regular basis.

Sip, sip, sip.... you will get there.

[Baseballmom07 4]

I had my surgery on Tuesday as well. Feeling pain/gurgling/ pressure in the middle of my chest. Does that mean I'm full??

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[Icantbelieveit 955]

My NUT had a chart with a clock face and it worked out like this.

Top of the hour 1-2oz of protien, Isopure, shake, whatever.

Then every qtr hour(3,6,9) 1-2oz Fluid. so every 15 minutes sipping down 1-2oz.

The key point is 1 to 2oz. We were told to not force it but we did have to constantly sip on fluids. I used little bathroom cups and set my watch timer to keep me reminded. Remember, Isopure and shakes count toward both Protein and Fluid. However, I was told to work on it as best I could and to just keep sipping. I eventually reached both goals on a regular basis.

Sip, sip, sip.... you will get there.

Mine said to never mix eating and drinking. That Protein Shake is your meal.

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[velasd16 5]

I had my surgery on Tuesday as well. Feeling pain/gurgling/ pressure in the middle of my chest. Does that mean I'm full??

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It means youre drinking too fast. Slow and steady