Protein and fluids

[jess8521 9]

I'm 3 days post op and no matter how hard I try I can't even come close to getting in all my Protein and fluids, how in the world do you guys get yours in I'm open to any suggestions at this point.

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[Moogle 116]

For the first two weeks I got a package of small 1 ounce medicine cups (like $5 on Amazon). I set an alarm on my phone for every 15 minutes so it would remind me to drink my Protein Shake or Water / Crystal Light. At this rate I had to drink constantly to get to the total of 64 ounces. (4 ounces per hour = 16 hours) The only time I wouldn't be doing this was when I was sleeping. I also had to be especially cognizant of not sleeping in too much. It was rough, but it kept me hydrated until I could handle my liquids a little better. The cups also helped me visualize what I was drinking, and made sure I got the right amount each time.

[Djmohr 6,965]

It is near impossible in the first 3 to 4 weeks to get it all in. At least it was for me. I worked hard at it, set alarms, etc.......my tummy was clearly too swollen to tolerate it all.

So, I learned to hold the cup, whatever I was drinking at the time in my hand and every few moments I would sip. It was the only way it worked for me. At about 4 weeks I was able to get more than at 2 weeks by 6 weeks I was able to get all Protein and Water in,

I remember being panicked about it because they give you this diet and quite literally you had to be drinking or eating something all day long to make it work. When I told them I was not even coming close, they told me to do the best I can and as the swelling goes down, it will allow you to drink and eat what you need to.

It takes a while be patient and keep working at it. The most critical thing right after surgery is getting your Water so you don't become dehydrated. If you do, then there is a host of things that will keep you from drinking or eating anything. Signs of dehydration are nausea, dizziness, lightheaded and a feeling of being hungry even though you cannot actually feel real hunger at this point.

You will do great, just keep working at it.

[James Marusek 5,244]

After surgery, your body is in a major heal mode for several weeks. It is common for patients to be unable to meet their daily Fluid and Protein requirements during this time, but just keep trying to meet your daily goals and you should be able to get there.

[sc101071 398]

Day two they had me drink 1 oz first hour, 2 oz sec hr, 3 oz third and on until I built up to 8 oz hr by end of second day. Third day I started w six oz. by like 4th day I could drink my 8 oz pretty easily hope this helps.

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That build up on day 2 was Water.

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[jess8521 9]

Thank you all of the advice, now I'm not freaking out as much about not being able to get it all down right now..... on with the sipping for now.

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[Dawnie Doo 184]

For the first two weeks I got a package of small 1 ounce medicine cups (like $5 on Amazon). I set an alarm on my phone for every 15 minutes so it would remind me to drink my Protein shake or Water / Crystal Light. At this rate I had to drink constantly to get to the total of 64 ounces. (4 ounces per hour = 16 hours) The only time I wouldn't be doing this was when I was sleeping. I also had to be especially cognizant of not sleeping in too much. It was rough, but it kept me hydrated until I could handle my liquids a little better. The cups also helped me visualize what I was drinking, and made sure I got the right amount each time.

I'm 2 weeks post up and I used the 1oz med cups too. They helped a lot. I just moved on to taking sips directly from the cup. But I still measure it before I put it in the cup. I'm up to about 5 or 6 oz at a time...meaning it takes about 10 or 15 mins to drink that much. I made my 64ozs twice so far.

Dawnie_doo

Edited August 19, 2016 by Dawnie Doo

[Jenn-naySeveNiner 1]

Im 3 days post-op. I can get my Protein and Vitamins in but the Water intake is only 30 oz for the day.

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[StarGazerr 6]

I'm having the worst time drinking my protine. It's horrible! I wish I could stomach it. I've tried different shakes and adding different things to make it at least tolerable but nothing is helping. I'd much rather drink plain Water all day.

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