I am 5 days post-op. I have vitamin water zero, sugar free ice pops, crystal light iced-T & my protein shake (occassionally). Broth is nauseating to me. I am tired, jittery, feel shaky inside & my calves are tingly. Is this normal? Am I not getting enough protein?

I am 5 days post-op. I have Vitamin Water zero' date=' sugar free ice pops, crystal light iced-T & my Protein shake (occassionally). broth is nauseating to me. I am tired, jittery, feel shaky inside & my calves are tingly. Is this normal? Am I not getting enough protein?[/quote']

Are you getting enough liquids? Maybe need more protein helps sugar not to drop

What other proteins can I have? I thought either shakes or broth.

Can you tolerate the isopure premixed?

I like the gnc lean shakes

First few days I would do 1oz isopure (the clear ones) then try to get 3oz water or diluted white grape juice over the next 45 min.

First few days I would do 1oz isopure (the clear ones) then try to get 3oz Water or diluted white grape juice over the next 45 min.

This was over the course of an hour.

You may have low blood sugar. You might want to try a little diluted apple juice. I get that way when my blood sugar is too low. Keep us posted

I'm eights days post op and I feel the same way, I'm able to tolerate water & apple juice. Im thinking about making a frozen protein smoothie with these 100 calorie frozen smoothie cups a brought from Sam's.

Not enough info. meds, medical conditions? Diabetic?

I'm eights days post op and I feel the same way' date=' I'm able to tolerate Water & apple juice. Im thinking about making a frozen Protein smoothie with these 100 calorie frozen smoothie cups a brought from Sam's.[/quote']

I would be careful making a smoothly so soon out of surgery. I too am 8 days out and I'm not sure that the acids of fruit or yogurt, which ever the smoothie base may be will be to great for you at this point! If you have a Protein powder I would stick with that and mix it with water. You could blend it to make a frappe type shake but still be careful not to stray from your Clear liquids. Good luck to you:)

I am not on any meds nor am I diabetic. I'll try the diluted apple juice. Thanks for all the suggestions.