1 week post op.. protien

[Katinamarie 2]

Hello I am 4 days post op. I haven't had any protien ar this point, should I be or is that more at week 2 or 3?

I am getting my 40 oz of liquid in.

Having some burning when I drink today, should I be worried?

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[Russ D 115]

I'd say definitely talk to your doctor's office about the burning, and ask them what the recommend Protein timescale is. I started adding protein (shake mix into Water, blech) two days after my surgery. Couldn't do a lot, but I tried to do a little more each day.

40 oz of Fluid doesn't sound like enough to me, the minimum I've heard is 64 oz (in fact, recommended for everyone, bariatric surgery or not), but you might have other factors at play in that number.

[Katinamarie 2]

I'd say definitely talk to your doctor's office about the burning, and ask them what the recommend Protein timescale is. I started adding Protein (shake mix into Water, blech) two days after my surgery. Couldn't do a lot, but I tried to do a little more each day.
40 oz of Fluid doesn't sound like enough to me, the minimum I've heard is 64 oz (in fact, recommended for everyone, bariatric surgery or not), but you might have other factors at play in that number.

Thank you, they told me week one its about to 32 to 64 oz of clear liquid. Then say 7 start a protien shake thicker liquid diet for 7 days. But I have read so many things where protien is key the after day 3.

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[AJP 132]

My min Water is 48oz day. Protein is 60-80g. My Dr had me do 2 days clear then full liquid for 2 weeks which is where I am now. I was freaked about trying to get it all in (1oz every 15-20 min would take all day by itself). Dr told me to concentrate on getting protein in. Water intake will follow

[AJP 132]

Oh and I use fairlife fat free milk for mixing with Soups, Protein pudding pops, instant cream of wheat packets. 13g protein per cup

[Katinamarie 2]

Oh and I use fairlife fat free milk for mixing with Soups, Protein pudding pops, instant cream of wheat packets. 13g Protein per cup

That's sound like a good idea. How are you doing? Good?

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[AJP 132]

Feeling pretty good. Some sore spots but overall good. Oh and fairlife is lactose free

[Russ D 115]

12 hours ago, Katinamarie said:

Thank you, they told me week one its about to 32 to 64 oz of clear liquid. Then say 7 start a protien shake thicker liquid diet for 7 days. But I have read so many things where protien is key the after day 3.

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Definitely follow your doctor's orders. They're the medical professional who has a plan for you.

"These are goals. Targets. Aim for them, work towards them, don't beat yourself up if you don't reach them." Was what I was told over and over again when I brought up concerns in the first few weeks that it was too difficult to get my 90g of Protein and 64oz of Water down one painful ounce at a time.