Post-Op, days in hospital

[joei0005 3]

I had my surgery mid-day Tuesday but didn't leave the hospital until mid-day Thursday.

On Wednesday, I could barely keep my eyes open. Also, I could barely take in even sips of liquid without feeling queasy or in pain.

I almost threw up on Wednesday but they rushed and gave me intramuscular medication to stop the process.

Yesterday, I had 2 cups of Water, one cup of Vitamin Water, 2 cups of Tomato Soup and 1 cup of V8.

They said I need to have at least 6 cups of liquid per day.

I can't start the Protein shakes for a couple of days.

Was it this hard or harder for other people??

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[kmorri 1,689]

I think everyone is different.....it's very common to have difficulty getting in all your liquids and Protein in the first week or so due to swelling.........focus on getting in as much Fluid as you can because dehydration will land you back in the hospital very quickly....worry about Protein second.

Keep sipping and try your liquids at different temperatures until you find what works best for you......

It will get easier each day. I promise!!

[ojibway 203]

It is different for everyone, I was in the hospital for about 30 hours total. I was able to sip Water all day long (about a shot glass at a time, every 15 mins.) it took me to day 3 to start Protein Shakes and I alternated between water and Protein shakes. I did get in 50grams of protein on the third day. NOW I am getting in 64 oz of and 70 grams of protein a day and I about 18 days out of surgery. Early on ALL i did was sip sip sip. Good Luck.

[KristenLe 5,980]

@@joei0005 This is standard hospitalization for me. They said that unless you are doing absolutely perfect - you will be staying 2 days (2 nights). It sounds as though you're doing better than some with fluids! Hang in there!