Post op day 4, feeling unsure?

[little_mrs 145]

In the hospital I had Apple juice and Jello only when I tolerated it. Came home and had cottage cheese twice a day and plenty of fluids. Today I had a Protein Shake, plenty of Water and had 1/4cup cr Soup for my first meal, 1/4 cup puréed chicken salad for my second. And a piece of deli turkey with a piece of cheese rolled up and chewed til it was mush. I also had a sugar free Popsicle in between. Now that the day is done it seems like a lot to me. Is that a lot to have for post op day 4? My guide says no, but my mind is thinking wow that's a big change from the other days. Do you think I'm over doing it?!

[mrsfrancis 1]

I feel the same way. I am 5 days post op and I am not thirsty I am just hungry. I haven't had much Water but when I get up I have a bowl of Jello later a yogurt and later I had a bowl of cream of chicken. Today I had 3 5.3 oz greek yogurts a 6.3 oz yogurt and 1 16.9 oz water. I am still hungry and my stomach does growl. I am si confused

[Jols 27]

I was only allowed liquids for the 1st week post-op. It was still hard to get 64 oz in a day.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Did your doctor or nutritionist give a recommended guideline? I was full liquids for first 2 weeks but still encouraged to get to as close to 60gms Protein & 48ounces of Water as possible. I did it with Protein Drinks & Soups. It got pretty boring & yes I was a little hungry on occasion, but then it was puréed then soft & now it's whatever I can tolerate but still 60gms protein & 48 - 64 ounces of water.

[mrsfrancis 1]

Yes I am on full liquid now for about 3 weeks. I am suppose to have cream Soups strained and yogurt the Greek yogurt was not suppose to start in 3 weeks when I move to soft foods. I just don't feel different.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Different like what? I hear people saying like didn't expect to feel hungry. I did early on and still do, but when my belly feels full I stop.

[little_mrs 145]

I can have puréed foods but need to put most of my focus on liquids so I don't get dehydrated.

[lovebugg2013 34]

No. I've been on pureed since post op day 2. I haven't tried pureed meat yet but the guide says I can.