Full Liquid Diet - Questions About "Mealtimes"

[White Sale 339]

Happy New Year All!

I'm PO day 12 and in the middle of my full liquid diet stage. Walking everyday. Still having hunger pangs.

I'm curious about a couple of things...

1) Should I be setting aside "mealtimes" right now?

My stomach swelling has definitely gone down. This evening I was able to have a little less than 4 ounces of Tomato Soup with Protein powder mixed in. Is that too much? I didn't feel any discomfort, just more of a "it's time to stop" kinda feeling, but it took about 25 minutes or so. I'm thinking a better option would be to measure it out and give myself X amount of time to consume it. I was sipping on a Premier Portein shake throughout the day, would it be better to have a set amount of it at once?

2) If you remember, how much were you able to handle at once at this part of your experience?

I'm worried about becoming a grazer, but at the same time really trying to meet my Protein and Fluid goals. Not sure which should be a priority at this point. I can't even come close to meeting them if I don't have that darn shake in my hand all the time.

BTW, I'm seeing hints of my long-lost clavicles - WOOT!

Thanks for your input.

[Mei 32]

I'm not even close to my Protein intake - I'm 4 days post - can't recall the negatives of not taking in enough Protein - anyone recalls?

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[Alexis99 67]

I'm 5 days post op. The hospital gave me a meal tracker.. First week full liquids every 2 hours and Water in between. 6 meals a day. Next phase is 4-6 meals a day pureed for 2 weeks. I managed to get all my Water and Protein by eating 4 oZ every meal of Soup, Decaf, kefer with 10 grams of Protein added. I wait 30 minutes then give myself a little over an hour to get my water in. I always wake up in middle of night and I use that time to drink more water. I carry my bottle with me everywhere. Protein shakes are filling, try other things that allow your protein in 4 oz. Good luck

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[White Sale 339]

I'm 5 days post op. The hospital gave me a meal tracker.. First week full liquids every 2 hours and Water in between. 6 meals a day. Next phase is 4-6 meals a day pureed for 2 weeks. I managed to get all my Water and Protein by eating 4 oZ every meal of Soup, Decaf, kefer with 10 grams of Protein added. I wait 30 minutes then give myself a little over an hour to get my water in. I always wake up in middle of night and I use that time to drink more water. I carry my bottle with me everywhere. Protein shakes are filling, try other things that allow your protein in 4 oz. Good luck

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I'm thinking I may follow a similar plan for now. Try to get my protein in every 2 hours. My ability to fit it all in should improve with my healing.

[Alexis99 67]

I'm 5 days post op. The hospital gave me a meal tracker.. First week full liquids every 2 hours and Water in between. 6 meals a day. Next phase is 4-6 meals a day pureed for 2 weeks. I managed to get all my Water and Protein by eating 4 oZ every meal of Soup, Decaf, kefer with 10 grams of Protein added. I wait 30 minutes then give myself a little over an hour to get my water in. I always wake up in middle of night and I use that time to drink more water. I carry my bottle with me everywhere. Protein shakes are filling, try other things that allow your protein in 4 oz. Good luck

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I'm thinking I may follow a similar plan for now. Try to get my protein in every 2 hours. My ability to fit it all in should improve with my healing.

Also...A poster on here said they add genpro to 4 oz oj and it's undetectable, I'm going to add that to my rotation too because already getting sick of Soups. Gonna try a 4 oz Protein shake today and see if it's tolerable

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