I'm wondering what you all ate/ drank the day or two after surgery? I understand that I'll be on clears, but I'm just trying to understand the quantities. Ex - whole popsicle or just a bite or two, cup of jello or just a bite? Also, did you start drinking your protein shakes right away?

The first day, I only had a small sip or two of chicken broth. Today, which was my second day, I ate a whole sugar free popsicle. Well, almost a whole one. I don't know if I should have went so far with either of those.

Don't eat if you're not hungry. My doctor has explained carefully that after surgery, you may not be hungry for a few days, which is perfectly normal. In regards to the Protein, I was instructed not to start those until the second week. I'm still trying to figure out if the grumbling my stomach makes is from hunger or gas moving around.

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The 2nd werk I had a bite of steak & chicken. Son went to afghanistan.

I didn't have a popsicle until a week after the surgery and I had the whole thing. I hate jello, but for my pain meds I crushed them into applesauce and had a spoonful about a table spoon and wouldnt eat for the rest of the day. I'd drink broth for a good week. By day three I had eaten 1/2 of cream of wheat. I would'nt push anything.

I was actually "hungry" the day after surgery. Didn't help that the broth at the hospital was unsalted and unedible. So I did not have anything to eat until about 2 in the afternoon when I got home. I had gone about 43 hours without eating. I found stock to taste better than broth. I also added Mrs Dash non salted flavorings prior to heating which also helped the taste. I was allowed protein shakes from day one (NO FRUIT though). Premier Brand premade shakes were nice post op because you don't have to mix them.

I am on day three and looking forward to having a protein shake today:) First two days were filled with Vitamin Water Zero and Won-Ton soup broth. Oh, and I did get down a sugar free popsicle. Tummy is grumbling, but I think they gas has a lt to do with it. When I eat/drink even a little bit, I feel stuffed so I stop. Honestly just ready for my stomach to not be so sore. I am sleeping good at all and only feel good when I am sitting up with pillows behind my back in our living room chair. Hoping every day gets a little easier......

I am on day three and looking forward to having a Protein shake today:) First two days were filled with Vitamin Water Zero and Won-Ton soup broth. Oh' date=' and I did get down a sugar free popsicle. Tummy is grumbling, but I think they gas has a lt to do with it. When I eat/drink even a little bit, I feel stuffed so I stop. Honestly just ready for my stomach to not be so sore. I am sleeping good at all and only feel good when I am sitting up with pillows behind my back in our living room chair. Hoping every day gets a little easier......[/quote']

That's funny I was hungrier on day 1 than I am now and I am also 3 days out (june 14th). I started Protein shakes the next day so maybe that's why I am not hungry now. I went on an adventure yesterday and took my daughter to the airport...went wayyyyy too long without meds or food and was so cramped up in my shoulders when I got home I couldn't lay down. I guess eveyones different and docs will tell us different things but always listen to your body!

day one i lived on ice chips and a few sips of chicken broth. this morning ive had ice chips and a 2oz cranberry popscicle i made with diet cranberry juice....best thing ive ever had! lol! Good luck!! keep posting guys!

Isopure Zero Carb fruit flavored drinks are great for this time! They come in grape, fruit punch, raspberry, mango, etc. each 12oz jar has 40gm of protein! I drank two of those a day preop and at one a day post op. I got them at GNC.

I ate a whole Popsicle (if not two) each day. My soup servings were about 1/4-1/2 cup.