I've worked on getting in liquids and my protein. I'm 3 days post-op and I've snuck in whey protein fruit punch in my water and that's 42 grams of protein and unflavored nectar protein to the broth. But I can only get 300 calories in.

Too soon to worry about protein. Get your fluids in even if it is only water. You do not want to get dehydrated and constipated. I have been there and done that. My NUT told us if we could get either water or protein to get the water first. Give yourself some healing time. Typically at 3 days out it is super hard to get more than 300 calories in. Hang in there.

I think you're ahead of the game. I was not getting 300 calories at 3 days out. I concur with the advise of getting your liquids and not worry about Protein yet. It will come in time.

Good luck on your journey! It's all very exciting!

That's good to know. I just walked up and down my street with my husband we are going to add a little more each day

Jan, I'm almost 7 weeks out and still often only get to 300 calories -- case in point, yesterday was 313. Patience are a virtue and you'll need all you can dig up right now. Try to get your liquids in, but even at that, I'm lucky if I get to 40 ounces. Am working with the nutritionist on these issues.

I'm 5 wks out I get between 300 to 700..I hit 700 just barely a few days ago but I'm normally between 300 to 600. Just sip ur water so u don't get dehydrated. The protein will come. Hang in there..it gets tons better!!

For those out a bit longer try to up those calories a bit at a time. It will help you get over your stall but it is super hard some days.

3 days out and I was still negative in calories because I was puking my guts out! You are doing great! Just don't overdo it with walking or taking in too much. You definitely don't want to get sick!