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I'm 3 days post op...I can barely manage to get in 6 oz...how did you guys do it?

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I am 8 days out... And it's been a struggle to get in my fluids too... I'm only getting in about 24 ounces a day which is far too little... I take constant small sips as much as I can... And have been sipping on the Protein Shakes too, but I am lucky if I get in over the day. Each day seems a little better... A little looser as the swelling receeds.. Keep at it... You arnt alone!

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i am 6 days out and struggling as well. if i get in 30oz, i'm lucky! yesterday was the only day i've managed to get in all my Protein, and that was only 61g! today, i got in 46g of protein, maybe 24oz of liquid. i also threw up tonight for the first time. i called the dr, he said i should be ok as long as t doesn't happen again. that was scary! hang in there, i'm with ya! we will get through this!

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The whole first week, I kept setting up those little medicine cups they gave me and kept them full, then I'd knock em back and mark off my little Fluid chart they gave me. I wasn't perfect about it, but it kept some fluids going in. Walk and drink, walk and drink. Are you walking??? Do your walking!! It really really helps a variety of things. It speeds the healing, truly.

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My doctor's office told me it would be about a week before I could get all of my fluids in. I'm almost 6 weeks out and can only get about 30-40oz in.

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Yup I'm over a month out and I STILL don't even get in half of what I should.

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I don't either. But my intentions truly are good!! ;)

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I'm 4 months out and still struggling to get all my liquids in. I'm lucky if I get in 32oz a day. I just don't drink a lot, I never have.

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The first month or two is the toughest. Just sip, sip, sip, keep that cup in your hand at all times. It gets easier. At least for me, I figured out I can't drink plain Water anymore, but I can guzzle some crystal light. I get 100 ounces now most days at 6 months out.

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im drinking a large tea from the dreaded mcdonalds today...and i am about half way done...no worries though...it is unsweet....and good lord it tastes soooo good!!!

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I love the McDonald's Unsweet Tea! I swear I have it down to a science when ordering. No ice, 6 splenda, and lemon please!

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im obsessed with it too! i went thru this morning and ordered a child's sweet and a medium unsweet....mixed it together...and added some lemon! Voila! a drink i can sip on all day!! Im actually excited...i seem to be getting in more liquids today....which is AWESOME! I had 6 oz of apple juice already and and about a 1/4 done with my tea....im sooooo hoping that I will be getting in all my liquids soon and will be able to take in something with some more consistency....

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I'm struggling with liquids too. I decided I would try popsicles but the cold seems to be making my stomach spasm and making gas build up. Uugh!

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