Am 3 days post op and woke up sweaty and shaky and weak. What can I do to feel better? Please help!

That sounds like hypogycemia - low blood sugar- from not eating enough. Try some fruit juice or some yogurt and call your NUT to tell you what you should be eating.

I felt that way in the early days when I was dehydrated or hadn't had enough to eat. can you get something in your system fast?

That sounds like hypogycemia - low blood sugar- from not eating enough. Try some fruit juice or some yogurt and call your NUT to tell you what you should be eating.

Would Powerade help?

I have yet to have surgery, but I would definitely talk to your doctor. As a type I diabetic, what you are describing sounds a lot like low blood sugar to me. If you're not diabetic, it won't go low enough to be dangerous, but hypoglycemia can feel miserable and won't get better until you get some carbs into your body. If you can tolerate sipping juice, I would recommend it. And definitely call your doctor.

As Vicky said.. Get some orange juice in you and quick. Give it 15 minutes and if you still feel horrid, get on the phone to someone. x

I felt that way in the early days when I was dehydrated or hadn't had enough to eat. can you get something in your system fast?

I am still just sipping. I did get a regular Powerade and mixed with water. I really hope it helps.

The Powerade might help but something with some Protein (like yogurt) might be even better.

The PowerAde might help but something with some protein (like yogurt) might be even better.

Does chicken broth have protein?

Call your Dr. and be sure to drink plenty and get in that protein you need it to feel well and to heal. I wish you well.

Call your Dr. and be sure to drink plenty and get in that protein you need it to feel well and to heal. I wish you well.

I am still on clear liquids. What can I have that has protein?

Call your Dr. I was able to drink protein drinks my second day after surgery. They gave them to me at the hospital.

you might try Pro-NRG can be found at Walgreens 4 oz protein water 15g protein , you definitely need fluids to prevent dehydration if you can alternate water with your poweraide . do you have a history of diabetes or hypoglycemia?

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No history. I am nowhere near a Walgreens...good to know about protein water.

Isopure is a clear liquid protein drink. I do not like any of the flavors, but many people on this site do. Maybe try that?

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I appreciate all your input. Hopefully I can find something around here with protein.