Can't meet fluid intake

[regina1966 0]

I am 5 days post op and I can only get 1 oz down at a time. With broth , Water ,Jello , Protein I am averaging 16-18 oz. is this normal ?

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[KristenLe 5,979]

I am 5 days post op and I can only get 1 oz down at a time. With broth , Water ,Jello , Protein I am averaging 16-18 oz. is this normal ?

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Just keep sipping all day and night. That little fluids will have you dehydrate in no time! Try fluids at different temps.

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[regina1966 0]

The nurse called me in Prilosec and reglan today so hoping this will help

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[Smallbites2015 21]

Set a timer, I had to..only way I could keep up

[daniotra 298]

My doc recommended an app called "interval timer". For the first couple of days set one minute intervals and took a sip each time.

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[regina1966 0]

Thanks will be setting timer to try !

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[Clarevoyant 347]

That happened to me the first few days. I tried a SF popsicle and it really was great. It also seems to have kickstarted my ability to drink more and am now meeting my Fluid target daily. Protein is another story. The shakes make me nauseous. The Isopure drinks are too sweet. I have started freezing the Isopure and that seems to be better but can't break 22 grams/day.