Surgery went well got to the hospital at 6:30 a.m and home by 1:30 p.m a little nausea first day but it was only gas hard to move around 2nd day much better hardly any gas pain and today my 3rd day post op and I feel pretty good II may venture out today I have lost 17lbs since preop but the growling in my stomach is crazy I've only had like 4oz of chicken broth Popsicles and water I don't know if I should be taking protein I bought the liquid protein 2 tps is 18grms of protein I hate the protein shakes so I rather take it like medicine. How soon did anyone started protein after surgery?

i get banded on monday... but...

they told me i need to start drinking an once here and there of the shakes immediately after surgery. and then take an once of liquid (whether water, broth or shake) every 15 min. protein is important. as far as i understand, you should be taking protein already. i would call the dr and make sure.

i get banded on monday... but...

they told me i need to start drinking an once here and there of the shakes immediately after surgery. and then take an once of liquid (whether water' date=' broth or shake) every 15 min. protein is important. as far as i understand, you should be taking protein already. i would call the dr and make sure.[/quote']

I wasn't sure I'll call the dr about my protein thanks

Yes, protein is mandantory for wound healing, I would think since your drinking, you should be aiming for at least 70 gm a day...

Doctor told me to start day after surgery! 60-80 grams at day! Total liquid intake 64 oz! She told me to drink 4 oz of liquid every hour!

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