So I had my surgery march 18th. I wasn't able to keep much down but as of yesterday afternoon I've been able to keep liquids and medication down. I'm a little frustrated the thought of food or liquids gross me out. I just now took my chewables and that was hard in itself. Yesterday I was able to keep down maybe 10 of the 30ml cups down. I just need advice my mom brought me homemade chicken broth but how should I set my liquids? How much should I take in for the day?

You should aim for about 1900 ml/64 fluid ounces per day in order to avoid dehydration. You should be sipping on something just about constantly in order to make that goal. Good luck!

No real limits. Your liquids intake may seem unrestricted (as in no feeling of fullness). Don't worry about that. You need to try for 64 ounces daily anyway. Just drink what you can during this stage. You're gonna feel better and better each day.

Thank you I'm going to really push today it just seems like so much

I am also three days post-op and have severe gas pains and slight nausea when I drink liquids. I can tell I am dehydrated because my lips are severely chapped. I really feel as though I am on the losers bench. I "passed gas" for the first time today but still no bowel movement.

I really feel as though I am on the losers bench. I "passed gas" for the first time today but still no bowel movement.

Ok now....no disparaging the loser's bench. I am very happy to be on that illustrious bench.

Being that you're only on liquids, it might be several days before any signs of a bowel movement. And then you might need to help it along with a stool softener. Just a heads up.

mmm… homemade chicken Soup from Mom. Nice!

In the early days post-op for me, I found I could tolerate liquids much better if they were hot. Sip that broth and herbal tea!

Be well…

I had surgery the 18th also! I feel awesome today, this morning not so much. I had to get active. We walked around walmart and I plan on going to my sons baseball game this evening. I feel like I'm not getting enough liquids in but I'm trying hard since I have no desire! I feel a difference already! My shoulders and waist, even though I'm still really really bloated!! I'm glad we can go through this together!

I like either hot liquids or Popsicles best. That's what is making the protein so difficult. I'm contemplating ordering protein broth. Any feedback?

Yea I'm gonna go get some Popsicles that actually sound good.. And nothing sounds good to me. I'm drinking premier protein but seems to thick so I put water in it and not so good. Starting to gross me out now. Think I'm gonna pick up some muscle milk I remember trying it and I liked that it was so thin.

I was told 64 oz minimum all liquids (including protein shakes) can be included. No more than 4 oz per 30 minutes. I recommend hot tea, I goes down smoother. Good luck!

Broth and tea went down best for me. I had to dilute my premier protein, too, and I used skim milk instead of water (more protein). I also got unflavored protein powder and added it to diluted/strained cream soups and broths. I pretty much had to start sipping from the time I woke up till I went to bed to even come close to fluid requirements. The artificial sweeteners in the flavored waters, crystal light, etc, started tasting really gross to me, so I switched to diluted juice (apple, cranberry, grape). 100% no sugar added only.