So dr's orders are plenty of liquids but only 1-2 ounces in. 15 minute time frame. Anyone else have this? I find myself parched and I am really trying to take the dr's orders seriously. So help would be nice

He also has virtually no Protein listed on the sheet other than drinkable yogurt - any high protein suggestions there?

Thanks

Susan

Yes this is correct. I didn't know this after my surgery and I was sooo bloated from to much water to fast. This will past quicker than anything else. Hang in there.

2mths out and can chug water if I want.

That sounds about right. Try ice chips if you need something to hold in your mouth or even sugar free ice pops. Remember that you are swollen after surgery. So, even if you don't feel it with the pain meds... don't push it too much in volume. You're doing great...hang in there.

Oh and don't sweat the protein yet. You can usually start that 3 days or so out depending on the surgeon.

Thanks. Just looking for confirmation.

Oh ya, didn't start protein shakes until on full liquids at 4 days out.

I got banded on Wednesday and I'm just starting full liquids this morning. I'm feeling so full from the swelling I don't even really feel like eating but I know it has to be done. Good luck!

If you are feeling dehydrated talk to your doctor. I did not have any qualifications on how quickly I could drink my liquids.

Sugar free Popsicles saved me during this phase. I too was so parched but really even a ton of water wouldn't have fixed it.

sugar free Popsicles were a lifesaver for me, too.

My doctor told me to sip from a little medicine cup and it should be gone every 15 minutes. It is a but tedious but it did help monitor my liquid intake.

Try 2-3 ounces of liquid every 15 minutes and sip slowly. This will add up to enough liquid for the day during waking hours. When you add in liquid protein, try drinking 2-3 oz of that at the top of each hour to help you keep track. This is the schedule I used for 3 weeks on liquid diet post-op. Get in the required amount of protein and fluids.

Bee Well!