How on earth will I ever be able to get in 64oz of water and 60gms of protein!?!? I had my surgery on 8/26. At this point I am handling 1/2 of a protein drink (15gms protein ) and small sips of water. Is There light at the end of the tunnel?

I feel for you - thankfully my Dr didn't allow me to leave the hospital until I could get in 64 oz in 24 hours. It is hard - I still drink from morning til night and I am 3 weeks out. I can take bigger drinks now but it still takes a while. I can do protein shakes every few days and thats it. Hang in there!

Mine was the 23rd and im still pure liquids and no shakes 60 - 80oz a day. I do have my appt tomorrow and Im begging something changes tomorrow along with this tube in my side. The only thing I plan on trying are those nectar protein drinks that way you have more protein with the water you would be drinking and thats also hoping one of them will taste good to me. Good luck meggs

Yes, it does get better. Just do the best you can and one day you will realize that you are getting it all in!!

I had my surgery on 7/18 and I am just now getting to the point where I can get my protein and water in. Although I felt better and better each day, around week 5-6 there has been a huge difference. I can get the water in, get most of the protein in and have absolutely no soreness, not even a little. Take it one day at a time. You will get there.

I was very lucky in that I was getting down a ton of liquids and all my protein by day 4 (my doc had me on clears until then). Hang in there, I bet it will get easier and easier each day for you! Just remember to constantly sip sip sip . . . I keep my water bottle right next to me all day long.

I cannot do the protein in yet I'm 1 week out?? I can get 64 down but that is all day and I started mushie food today ..we will see it will come....good luck you will get it..

I used a one ounce medicine cup as my glass and a liquid measuring cup as my pitcher. I drank one medicine cup every 15 minutes while i was awake. Yes it does get better and it is so worth it!

Lynda

I was sleeved on 8/16 and having the same problem. I used to drink about 120 ounces of water a day and right now I can barely get in one 16oz bottle per day. I'm worried that I am not drinking enough and this could cause problems.

I am 4 weeks out and finally did it. I have hit my protein goal without going over on carbs and gotten my water in for the last 4 days! Better yet, I did it without protein drinks!!!!

In the first two weeks it took me two hours to finish an 11 oz Protein drink and I would sip Water constantly to try and get my liquids in. My doc says that the Protein shakes counts towards your liquid intake too. Some docs differ from what I have read though. It takes some time at this point you really just need to concentrate on staying hydrated. By the end of 3 weeks you should be able to get most if not all in. Good luck!