I still have some pain/soreness. I cannot get the required protein in and water. I'm tracking everything and less than 300 calls a day. Has anyone been thy a similar experience?

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I still have some pain/soreness. I cannot get the required protein in and water. I'm tracking everything and less than 300 calls a day. Has anyone been thy a similar experience?

Thanks

Yep, my calories are pretty low as well. I am 4 days out and definitely not getting in the protein that I need. What I understand is that the most important to get is water/fluids. I sip on my water all day.

I wasn't a revision but the soreness will last for a while. My post-op the first week my doctor just wanted me to concentrate on fluids and not worry about protein. I have only had maybe 2 ounces of water since surgery it is too hard for me to get down so I have been drinking powerade zero. I am now a little over a month out and still can not get in 64oz of fluids but I try and I am now able to get in at least 60gr of protein thanks to the shakes. The fluids will get better as you heal, right now your tummy is swollen so in time you'll be able to drink more.

One thing I would suggest is to get some pedialyte popsicle and see if you can get them down to help ensure you do not get dehydrated.

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I was the same at that stage (I'm 5 months out now) and could hardly drink water. I lived on Popsicles and yoghurt for the first while. Then graduated to string cheese, and on and on. I never did the protein shakes as they make me throw up and that really hurt! I get my protein in now and can drink water normally. It'll come around for you too

I was the same at that stage (I'm 5 months out now) and could hardly drink water. I lived on Popsicles and yoghurt for the first while. Then graduated to string cheese, and on and on. I never did the protein shakes as they make me throw up and that really hurt! I get my protein in now and can drink water normally. It'll come around for you too

This is really good to hear. I have tried to do the protein shakes but they are kind of yucky and it's a struggle. I would rather just eat yogurt with some stevia or some soup. Most artificial sweeteners really turn me off.