I am 1 week post op tomorrow and not having any real problem with Water. I can't chug a bottle but I can drink 16 ozs over an hour. Is that too much? I am easily getting 80-100 grams of Protein through 2 shakes per day and each one goes down in less than an hour.

I don't mean to sound crazy, but I have just prepared for so much worse with all that I read.

Thanks!

think all of us were prepared for so much worse. Loving life. I just drink and sip all day long and do not worry about it. Best wishes!

Gift horses and all that... lol sounds like your doing great! Congratulations

Thanks for your reassurance!

I'm drinking about 70ml/day at 6 days out and I'm having no trouble at all. I wish I could get the protein in, but I'm getting about 30gms/day, which I think is probably okay for my stage.

I was struggling with my Protein but found that I could add 1 scoop (20 grams) of GNC Amplified chocolate powder to my pre made Premier Protein Chocolate shake (30 grams). Since I can only get down about 2 per day this gives me 50 grams in the AM and 30 grams in a plain one in the evening.

Each Premier shake is only 11ounces so the quantity is not impossible. With the extra powder in the morning one it takes about 2 hours to get it down.

Just a suggestion....

My dietitian told me your body can only absorb around 32-34 grams of protein at a time. Also, water pretty much just goes straight down.

Water goes right thru. Just wait until you eat some chicken, you will fill up super quick.

Water goes right thru. Just wait until you eat some chicken, you will fill up super quick.

I can drink fluids all day without sipping once in a while I choke

I have also had such similar thoughts. I prepared for the worst & have been surprised at how great I have felt, and have done. 11 days post op & I am already able to have small amounts of lean turkey & moist chicken. Fills me very quickly. Love your question about water consumption. I can drink quite a bit ( thankfully). I do feel my limits but often wonder??? The big juggle for me is separating solids from liquids with proper time in between. Learning to be more scheduled so not to feel full when I need to get my protein in.

It sounds like you're doing great and have very little inflammation. That's a good thing. I was very similar. I could drink almost normal...I just couldnt chug any longer.

But as was noted...most studies show that you cannot absorb more than 30 grams of Protein in one sitting. So the rest is wasted. Consider drinking half of that mixture and saving the other half for 2 hours later.

Thanks for the info on the protein absorption.... Already heeding the advice this morning! I start some puréed foods today so I expect another slow down.