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Day 3 post op. I have awful cramping pain. I'm only able to drink 5oz yesterday. Today I mixed Protein Powder (50g) with 5 oz milk and it takes me ALL day to drink it. The thought of forcing myself to drink makes me naeuous. I'm weak and very tired. Took lots of oxy last night, but none today. How much do you honestly drink at this stage. My nutritionist says 64oz, but that's not even possible. Help!

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I just sipped Water or the Protein Drink (unjury chicken broth actually) all day. It wasn't easy. It took a while to hit 64 oz. Like maybe 2 weeks? But just keep sipping. That was the key for me.

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Just keep sipping...try Protein Water or pre-made Protein Shakes like Premier. I'm 1 week post op today and able to get about 64 oz in. Just take sips. I stopped pain medicine immediately after I was released and did chewable children's tylenol. It could be the meds. I haven't taken any more tylenol for a few days. I've also been do french onion or beef broth, move onto yogurt today. Stay strong!

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It's damn near impossible the first few days. Like the person above me says, closer to two weeks. I'm 11 days post op and I'm still struggling with Water although I can get my Protein Shakes in no problem. 64oz is a goal to work up to. Don't force it, you'll only make yourself miserable. Remember all liquids count towards the goal. Warm liquids go down better also...


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