I am 4 weeks post op. And it's my first week back to work. I dont seem to be able to get enough fluids and protein, I'm so drained after work. I dont know what to do. Any suggestions. I'm hoping this will all change once I'm able to eat solid food.

How much longer will you have to be on liquids?

One thing that helps TREMENDOUSLY with energy is coconut oil... By the spoonful (if you could tolerate it) I had some today after not having it in a looong time and its 3:47am and I'm up cleaning... Way too much energy

Try it.

Are you having trouble with fluids because of restriction? Taste? Water nausea? Unless it's the first one, I found that adding some lemon or lime juice to the water really helped me in the beginning. I don't need it anymore, but around weeks 2-4, it helped me get in all my liquids.

Thank you, I will try both. I'm not sure what it is with the liquid I was doing fine before and then all of a sudden it has become a challenge.

Sounds like dehydration.

Early on post surgery, I mixed the powdered protein with crystal light to make sure I was meeting both my protein and fluid intake goals. There are many brands out there but I really like the Unjury Straberry Sorbet mixed with crystal light lemonade. I also used their Chicken Soup protein. I found that getting in more protein not only helped my energy levels but my surgeon said it would help heal after surgery. Good luck!