First week after surgery

[beck1727 5]

What did you really take in for liquids? I'm on day 5 and I'm struggling to even finish a 11 oz Protein shake ALL day. I have been drinking Water but probably only 6 oz all day. Is this okay? I'm terrified of leaking incisions from lack of Protein (my nurse told me that has happened frequently)

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[frananp03 110]

What did you really take in for liquids? I'm on day 5 and I'm struggling to even finish a 11 oz Protein shake ALL day. I have been drinking Water but probably only 6 oz all day. Is this okay? I'm terrified of leaking incisions from lack of Protein (my nurse told me that has happened frequently)

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My surgery team had me get Water in first because dehydration is a real problem. Then once i could get in 64 oz of water i moved to protein. Until i got those 2 things down i couldnt have any food. Your body can go a little while without protein and protein can displace water. So...if u get protein but no water u will get dehydrated very fast.

It is hard and its an all day project for a while. Keep sipping all day long. Even if you get up in the night have some water