I'm on day 3. I cannot even drink 16 oz through out the day. I still haven't had any pain.

Just a very little sore.

I'm also 3 days out & have very little pain...however I'm big time suffering from being nauseated....I can't get much fluid in either...mixing my premier protein shake with milk has been helping & g2 is way better (for me) than water. Good luck to you!

I can't even get a sip of protein down without getting sick

Oh no! I'm sorry! Today was the first day I could get it down...that being said it was only 6 oz. sorry it makes you sick. .

focus on the fluids...whatever goes down is most important right now... you may want to try to mix your Protein with some Water or milk to make it thinner and that may help...also sugar free popsicles are very soothing.

Hot beverages will make you feel good all over and take longer to drink, so you may not be as frustrated... it will pass...

take care!

Well, I'm post day 9 and my advice is to just keep trying. The first (4) days post surgery I had to stay in the hospital as I couldn't get down an ounce - so they would not let me go home due to obvious dehydration concerns. But after day 4, things started to become better and I kept after it with short/obtainable goals.

Now I am up to 90-100 oz / day with 120-150 grams of protein/day. So I know how discouraging it is in the beginning, but believe me, the persistance will pay off and you will soon be up to where you should be.

Oh, I am so happy for all you guys who sound really good and positive after your surgeries. I am soon to have my surgery prob in June and to read that you guys are moving along, strong and positive is so reassuring to read. Stay strong guys. :-)