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hi, I just had my surgery on feb 18th and I am having trouble increasing my Protein intake, I have been doing the thinned yogurts, skim milk, protein shakes/mixes, but it doesn't seem like I am reaching my doctors goal of 60-70 grams per day. When I drink anything, it seems like I am only drinking 1 to 2 ounces at a time, maybe not even that. I do feel tired all the time but the doctor said it was normal because of the diet I am on. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions that may help "up" my intake??

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You also feel that way because you just had surgery!!! Keep on drinking, as much as you can tolerate, as often as you can... you need to keep fluids in, especially water/liquids... so the Protein shakes help, as well as FLUIDS FLUIDS FLUIDS... right now you still have to heal from surgery... you'll get there!

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For the first few weeks, fluids trump Protein intake. Keep your focus on drinking. Before you know it, you'll be eating at your new normal.

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For the first few weeks, fluids trump Protein intake. Keep your focus on drinking. Before you know it, you'll be eating at your new normal.

Yes indeed...fluid trumps your Protein intake during the first few weeks.

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As mentioned in the above posts..their is no way you can intake the amount of Protein that was suggested. You will eventually get to that point , in time. It took me about 6 weeks to get to my target protein gram count. For the first 3 weeks I could not hardly drink Protein Drinks. So just do what you can .. And not get worried about this .. U r doing just fine. And p.s. Get your Water in.

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Does drinking the Unjury chicken broth with Water count as part of Fluid intake? I am having problem with drinking 64 oz fluid, feel bloated after a few sips (surgery 2/24/14). I have been walking more, but it seems as soon as I drink anything I still feel bloated. Any suggestions appreciated.

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Does drinking the unjury chicken broth with Water count as part of Fluid intake? I am having problem with drinking 64 oz Fluid, feel bloated after a few sips (surgery 2/24/14). I have been walking more, but it seems as soon as I drink anything I still feel bloated. Any suggestions appreciated.

According to my doc, immediately after surgery, any and all liquids added up to be your fluid intake.

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According to my doc, immediately after surgery, any and all liquids added up to be your Fluid intake.

Mine too!

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I agree with the other comments about Protein intake. My guidelines were minimum 45 grams of protein and 48 oz of fluid.The schedule the first 3 weeks was 4 ounces of Protein Shake on the even hours and 4 ounces of liquid on the odd hours, 8am to 10pm.

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Thanks mac man- that's a great way for me to think about getting it all in versus relying on my "hunger " cues..which are out of whack!!

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I had surgery the same day. All I'm supposed to worry about is staying hydrated until my 2 week post op visit when I'm cleared for advancing my diet to puréed foods.

I tried Protein shakes and I gag. Literally. And the smell of the unflavored gags me. The only Protein I'm getting for the moment is from Greek yogurts and my doc says to just stay hydrated for now. If it weren't for cream of chicken Soup, sf puddings and Greek yogurt I'd starve. Lol

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hi, I just had my surgery on feb 18th and I am having trouble increasing my Protein intake, I have been doing the thinned yogurts, skim milk, Protein shakes/mixes, but it doesn't seem like I am reaching my doctors goal of 60-70 grams per day. When I drink anything, it seems like I am only drinking 1 to 2 ounces at a time, maybe not even that. I do feel tired all the time but the doctor said it was normal because of the diet I am on. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions that may help "up" my intake??

I had my surgery on 2/18 in Michigan! I am having the same issues with protein intake. The shakes make me so nauseous! I have to force myself to drink half of what my doctors require. I am jut trying to get as much Fluid as I can.

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I had surgery 2/18 as well. I'm having the same trouble- the Protein Shakes make me sick post op. I have been using Unjury chicken Soup Protein mix and they have 21g per serving. I try to have a couple each day. They are very good -no smell, no bad taste ...just like chicken broth. You may want to try that...?? I also chewed the heck out of a cheese stick for some protein there too..( not sanctioned, but I was dying for food & it went down ok ). Good luck- this is tough but worth it!!

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I had surgery in California and I just talked to my nut yesterday and asked her the same question! Her answer surprised me because she said I never told you a specific # of Protein grams! She said I must have read that on the internet and what their program requires is 1/4 cup of lean protein 3 times a day that's it! No counting or snacking to try to reach a protein goal. She even said that 60 grams is a lofty goal for any one ! Anyway I was relieved. So anyway I wouldn't worry too much about it until you are a little further out. Of course I think the more protein the better but at least I know nothing bad is gonna happen to me if I don't eat that much .

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thanks I understand, fluids do trump Protein... I can say I think I am drinking enough, I go to my first post check up on Monday. so hopefully that goes good. feeling tired is pretty normal, right? boy, can I sleep.... I feel like I am always tired. when does the energy come??

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