So I'm 5 days post-op, and I realized I have not been eating a lot of food, at all. I do get my 3 meals a day in, but many times I'm forcing myself to eat them and most times I don't want them.

Should I be worried or is this normal? I know for a fact I'm not getting my protein amounts in because I can't drink 2 protein shakes a day. I'm literally just full.

Any ideas of what I should do or is this plenty normal?

Thanks!:redface:

:smile:It is normal not to be hungry at this stage. My doctor insisted that is be on clear fluids for the first week (broth, jello) second week full liquids (cream soups etc) mushed food third week no solids until fourth week. Maybe talk to the doctor to see what he recommends. Lots of luck to you!

Congrats on surgery! I think at 5 days post op I wasn't getting all my Protein either. At this point don't really worry about 3 "meals" a day. Just work on getting high protein liquids down all day.

Everyone's post op diet is different, but I know at 5 days I was on full liquids that included puddings & yogurts. Don't force yourself to eat just try to sneak in small amounts when you can.

Good luck!

I feel exactly the same way, so you're not alone. Just push the Protein liquids as best you can and keep it up. Being a man, I need to keep my protein intake at 75-80g per day.

Think of it this way, would you rather be hungry all the time?

Just force down the Protein as best you can and keep it up. Being a man, I need to keep my protein intake at 75-80g per day.

Think of it this way, would you rather be hungry all the time?

No! I'm loving not being hungry, but I'm just worried about my protein amounts. I know protein is vital but it's just very very hard to get it all on while on liquids only. I bought some unflavored Protein powder and the smell makes me want to puke. :redface:

Congrats on surgery! I think at 5 days post op I wasn't getting all my Protein either. At this point don't really worry about 3 "meals" a day.

I'm on full liquids for 2 weeks, then mushies for 2 weeks, then normal food again. I'm just worried about protein levels..and my hair falling out LOL. :redface: My NUT really stressed protein so I'm freaking out about not getting it.

I used the protein shooters (seen em at GNC, Walmart and Target)-- 25-45 grams of protein in 3 oz.. not the tastiest but a easy way to get the protein when on liquids (I was clears for 10 days)... Pro Slam tasted the best to me..

I used the Protein shooters (seen em at GNC, Walmart and Target)-- 25-45 grams of protein in 3 oz.. not the tastiest but a easy way to get the protein when on liquids (I was clears for 10 days)... Pro Slam tasted the best to me..

I think I may try protein shots. I tried to make a Protein shake with 2 scoops of protein. Oh man. I took 2 sips and I want to throw up :redface: I've seen people mix the protein shooters with Crystal Light, so maybe that will work.

I know Protein is vital but it's just very very hard to get it all on while on liquids only. I bought some unflavored protein powder and the smell makes me want to puke. :redface:

There are a few powders that I hated. I found one called Any whey that is unflavored and mixes well in anything. The smell doesn't bother me; I'm not too sensitive. Pre-op, I was putting it in skim milk and on chicken, fish, & veggies. Try a small tub if you have a sensitive nose and good luck!

In the immediate postop period, it's not critical to load up on protein; your body has reserves (in part from the preop diet), so you'll be okay until you get your appetite back.

And your appetite will come back!

I was loving not feeling hungry either, but about 3-4 weeks after surgery, my appetite returned. It was fun while it lasted :redface:

Aaah, I fell into a rut at about 5 days too; I looked in the fridge and I just didn't want anything. I had to have alerts on my ipod to keep sipping on water and having the two-three shakes. I also made a fluid balance chart in excel like the ones we use at work with patients to keep track of everything. It was looking pretty bare the last few days but I've manned up. I don't want to lose my hair! ^w^

Yes, how you feel is normal. I used (and still use) Special K protein water mix. It tasted better than the sweet protein powders. It's easier to drink water than the shakes. They have 5 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. Four a day really helps get in the protein and your water. Also the Jillian Michaels protein powder (available at Wal Mart) was much more palatable post surgery than others. Maybe it will work for you too.

I think I may try Protein shots. I tried to make a Protein shake with 2 scoops of protein. Oh man. I took 2 sips and I want to throw up :redface: I've seen people mix the protein shooters with Crystal Light, so maybe that will work.

Mix some fresh fruit, chocolate syrup or even PB. My dr gave me some great protein shake recipes. Let me know if you would like some!

Chloe

Yes, how you feel is normal. I used (and still use) Special K Protein Water mix. It tasted better than the sweet protein powders. It's easier to drink water than the shakes. They have 5 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. Four a day really helps get in the protein and your water. Also the Jillian Michaels protein powder (available at Wal Mart) was much more palatable post surgery than others. Maybe it will work for you too.

OH! OH! Excitement! I just realized my Mum got some of those Special K things from the Expo West organics/natural/food convention she flew over to in March. There were some protein shots in test-tube like packaging too that we're trying to source as well. :redface:

NZ is too small, grr!