6 day post op and can't get in fluids or protein

[becomingnicole 10]

Hi all! Sleeved on 7/13 and can't seem to drink enough liquids or get enough Protein. Was fine first two days. Now I seem to be very uncomfortable. Any advice or suggestions?

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Just keep sipping. Try different temperatures and textures. For a long while plain Water was the hardest thing for me to drink. Try infused Water, water enhancers, Decaf tea, sugar-free Popsicles, crushed ice, etc. Try ice cold, room temperature, warm (like tea or soup).

Just keep at it and make short-term goals. If you wait until you are hungry or thirsty you will never get it all in.

Sip, sip, sip.

[becomingnicole 10]

Just keep sipping. Try different temperatures and textures. For a long while plain Water was the hardest thing for me to drink. Try infused Water, water enhancers, Decaf tea, sugar-free Popsicles, crushed ice, etc. Try ice cold, room temperature, warm (like tea or soup).

Just keep at it and make short-term goals. If you wait until you are hungry or thirsty you will never get it all in.

Sip, sip, sip.

Thank you so much! Today was a much better day on the Fluid intake. And less painful!! So nice to have this forum!!

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[Sugary Sweetheart 97]

Hi all! Sleeved on 7/13 and can't seem to drink enough liquids or get enough Protein. Was fine first two days. Now I seem to be very uncomfortable. Any advice or suggestions?

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Hey I was sleeved on July 13th also!

I spoke to my surgeon after feeling dizzy and heart palpitations. Dehydration is a real problem after surgery.

He told me to get 40 oz of liquid in me, including meals.

Protein scoops with coconut water( 3x a day 12oz)

Protein with bone broth (4 oz)

Isopure flavored Protein Drink half bottle with added Protein powder (10 oz)

popsicles (4oz) and Water for whatever I'm lacking.

I hope this helped a bit. Congrats on making the choice for a healthy life!

[becomingnicole 10]

Thank you so much! I'm so excited for this journey!! I was afraid that if I didn't drink enough today I may have had to go to the hospital for iv fluids. But I managed to get down a lot of fluids. Tomorrow I hope to tackle some more Protein

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