Aray611 6 Posted January 5, 2021 I'm 6 weeks post op and have gained about 6lbs. I'm thinking its from not reaching my Water goal but not really sure. I get about 2/2.5 16 oz. bottles down a day. Which I know is definitely not enough. Anyone have any ideas on how to get more water in? I use the flavor packets but its still hard to get down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CapK 80 Posted January 5, 2021 Are you still having shakes or drinking high Protein milk? Those liquids count towards your Fluid intake as well. I was also told that SF Jello counted towards fluid intake because it turns to fluid in your stomach. Total fluids, what are you hitting? 1 catwoman7 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aray611 6 Posted January 5, 2021 1 minute ago, CapK said: Are you still having shakes or drinking high Protein milk? Those liquids count towards your Fluid intake as well. I was also told that SF Jello counted towards Fluid intake because it turns to fluid in your stomach. Total fluids, what are you hitting? I've been having a hard time with Protein Shakes in general. I cant keep them down. I do have high Protein milk but don't drink that as often as I should. This whole process is a learning experience 1 CapK reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CapK 80 Posted January 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Aray611 said: I've been having a hard time with Protein Shakes in general. I cant keep them down. I do have high Protein milk but don't drink that as often as I should. This whole process is a learning experience I can't do shakes either. They make me sick so my dietician and nurse told me yesterday that I can quit them. I am only week 3 so I was shocked. However, they told me I needed to drink 500mL Fairlife high Protein milk daily instead. Have you spoken to your NUT about it? If you can stomach the milk, I would definitely up that to help fluids too. It's hard!! But my dietician said if I am getting minimum 1.5L of fluids a day, that is a great start and just keep trying to outdo my previous day by a bit every day. Also, I can not get in my fluids if there isn't ice in it. Have you tried different temperatures? Room temp, ice cold, heated up (herbal or Decaf tea). I never could handle ice prior to surgery, so it is weird but things change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aray611 6 Posted January 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, CapK said: I can't do shakes either. They make me sick so my dietician and nurse told me yesterday that I can quit them. I am only week 3 so I was shocked. However, they told me I needed to drink 500mL Fairlife high Protein milk daily instead. Have you spoken to your NUT about it? If you can stomach the milk, I would definitely up that to help fluids too. It's hard!! But my dietician said if I am getting minimum 1.5L of fluids a day, that is a great start and just keep trying to outdo my previous day by a bit every day. Also, I can not get in my fluids if there isn't ice in it. Have you tried different temperatures? Room temp, ice cold, heated up (herbal or Decaf tea). I never could handle ice prior to surgery, so it is weird but things change. I learned ice helps me get some down sometimes but other times, my body doesn't handle the cold well. I see my NUT on Monday so I figured I would wait. I think ill try the milk to see if that helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GradyCat 3,695 Posted January 5, 2021 Mix it up a little. All no-calorie/low-calorie liquid counts. sugar-free popsicles are Water. Gatorade Zero is water. coffee is water. Hot tea is water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellym1220 474 Posted January 5, 2021 Bone Broth is Fluid and counts towards Protein as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites