So I'm 3 days out, just sipping Water , g2, sugar free popcicles , a bite of sf Jello , but that's it! I tried a few bites of Greek yogurt and that wasn't happening! My surgeon said just work on staying hydrated! Anyone have any words of wisdom? Is this normal ? Is this because I'm just 3 days out???

Sarah

I had trouble getting all of my fluids in as well. I'm told that's normal. Sugar free popsicles help with fluids. Have you tried them?c

Ohhh ya the sugar free popcicles are my best friend , sipping water, jello, chicken broth ! Had almost a whole 5 oz container of Greek yogurt ! Just hope that things get better!

It will get better for you. I had a hard time as well. I just refilling my hospital mug and sipped sipped sipped. As far as the protein drinks, it was harder because they are thicker. But the nausea I had made it very difficult to tolerate the shakes.

I am 11 days out and I ended up having to go to the ER twice because of dehydration. I was focusing on the Protein and not counting how much liquid I was taking in. I felt HORRIBLE! If you are not getting enough liquids in, see your surgeon. They are ok giving you IV liquids as often as you need them. Now that I am focusing more on trying to get 640z of liquid in as opposed to 60 grams of protein, I feel much, much better. I am getting like 50 grams in and about 55-60 ounces of liquid in a day now. So my advice to you is focus on tracking your liquid and getting that in, even if you don't make your protein limit for the day. It will get easier to get those things down. And if you are having a hard time with thick Protein drinks, try making them with plain Water and adding a little more water to thin it out. Helps to get it down and adds to your liquid intake. Good luck. Trust me, my first week was brutal. Now I am feeling much better.

I didn't feel well for days after my surgery, it seemed better on day six. God Bless!!!

I felt better on day 7. Take your time and just drink Water or smart water. I felt like hell on day 3.

Thx evryone! I was able to tolerate half a 5 oz yogurt, sip sip sip ! Ok I feel better about the protein ! I just wanna stay in bed, my nausea is aweful , so I need to stay on top of my meds

Ohhh ya the sugar free popcicles are my best friend , sipping water, jello, chicken broth ! Had almost a whole 5 oz container of Greek yogurt ! Just hope that things get better!

I'm two 1/2 weeks out and that how I was.Just sip sip on the water and proteins shake. It will get better.