Fluid and protein intake

[klc 0]

First post. I had my sleeve surgery on March 27th, 2017. Pre weight loss was around 35 pounds which I was trying to lose on my own. Not many problems with the surgery. Anesthesia threw me for a loop. No pain other than gas pain under shoulder blade. My question to you guys is this. I am having trouble getting the required liquids and Protein in. I am getting maybe 30 oz of liquid versus 60 to 90 required by my bariatric center. protein is around 2 to 3 oz. Just looking for some suggestions or to see if anyone has the same problem. By the way, down 71.6 pounds since may 16th, 2016.

[Apple1 2,572]

I am 12 days post op. I think you are doing fairly well. I have just hit my Protein and fluid goals this week, I think 10 days post op. It takes some time and healing to work your way up to the amounts on your plan. Just keep sipping and you will get there.

[AK_Bookworm 116]

I am 12 days post op. I think you are doing fairly well. I have just hit my Protein and fluid goals this week, I think 10 days post op. It takes some time and healing to work your way up to the amounts on your plan. Just keep sipping and you will get there.

That's so good to hear... I'm 9 days post op and still haven't got to 64 ounces (I'm getting about half). I fill like I'm stuffing my tummy and still not getting close to the goal. There's hope lol

[Pam_2-06-2017 375]

Doing great! Remember you can count the Protein Shakes as Fluid as well so 32 oz so far. Halfway there!!! I highly recommend working towards more Protein. You need that to heal. That early out it was an all day chore to sip, sip, sip. My husband bought me a special insulated cup and it has been in my hand all day since surgery. This should become a lifelong habit. Also, for the first two weeks I just couldn't drink cold things. Room temp Water and shakes were all my tummy could handle. You're something big great. No worries. It just keeps getting better from here!

Take care.

[Apple1 2,572]

8 hours ago, Pam_2-06-2017 said:

Doing great! Remember you can count the Protein Shakes as Fluid as well so 32 oz so far. Halfway there!!! I highly recommend working towards more Protein. You need that to heal. That early out it was an all day chore to sip, sip, sip. My husband bought me a special insulated cup and it has been in my hand all day since surgery. This should become a lifelong habit. Also, for the first two weeks I just couldn't drink cold things. Room temp Water and shakes were all my tummy could handle. You're something big great. No worries. It just keeps getting better from here!

Take care.

I was the same way. Room temp or warm/hot was what my stomach could handle. Tomorrow will be two weeks post op and it is getting better.

[Apple1 2,572]

8 hours ago, AK_Bookworm said:

That's so good to hear... I'm 9 days post op and still haven't got to 64 ounces (I'm getting about half). I fill like I'm stuffing my tummy and still not getting close to the goal. There's hope lol

You are doing fine. I think as long as you don't over do it with exercise, and keep increasing your levels each day you will be good. I do have more energy now that I am hitting 65g of Protein.