Hi all.

So I am 10 days out and he had a really great recovery....and been really happy everyday to be on this side I things. I got the most in yesterday (60 grams of Protein and about 50 ounces of water) but today I feel so bloated and like my stomach is as big as ever. It is so discouraging.

Anyone else have this some days?

Hi,

Well I can't quite say I've felt bloated yet, I'm only on post op day #4, but what I was really curious about is how you are getting so much Protein in??? I'm drinking about 50 oz of liquids a day, most of it Water and about 11 oz of it is a Protein Shake that has about 30 grams of protein. What are you using as a protein supplement? I'd be ever so grateful if you'd share and I apologize for not actually having an answer to your post. Thank you!

No problem. I am using the protein shakes from Costco. They are 11 ounces and have 30 grams of protein. For the dirt few days I could only drink 1 and it took all day. Then I moved to 1 1/2 and yesterday for the first time I drank 2. Yesterday was the first day I got so much in both proteins and water. It DOES get easier everyday!

Ok! Thank you! I'm using the same shakes from costco it sounds like, the Premier Protein Shakes (i'm drinking the chocolate flavored). I agree with you, right now I am only able to get about one down and it takes all day... I know I need to get in protein, but others are also stressing how important it is to get water in as well. Thank you very much for your help!!!

It is so confusing...I know. Sounds like you are doing great. Just know that even though it doesn't make sense or seem like it now....each day you can get more and more in. I have to be so careful to alway have a bottle of water with me all day!!!!!

yeah i'm trying to make it a habit to ALWAYS have a bottle of water with me, but sometimes I forget, so I'm still working on that! It'd be nice to stay in contact and hear about your recovery and journey!

Yes!!! You also!!!

I am so ready to be past recovery and just lose lose losing!!!

that is exactly what I'm looking forward to!!! I can't wait, but unfortunately we have to LOL i better get up and do some walking Hope to hear back from you soon!