Day 6 Post-op ...Gosh I hope today is better

[tfarr 270]

The days are getting better, but, I'm working up my pace to get all

My fluids in plus muscle down 2 Protein Shakes. But I'd like to try something more on my phase two diet. I'm just afraid it will fill me up and I won't be able to get my fluids in

Any advice?

[finediva 979]

You are 6 days. Be patient with yourself. My doctor only allowed me Water and clear broth, for the first 10 days. I was only getting about 40 ozs of clear fluids in and it took me every waking hour. Of course follow your doctor's orders, but be patient with your progress and recovery. Best.

[Luvin_Life125 558]

Do the best that you can with your fluids and Protein. Chances are you won't be able to hit your goals yet and that is ok. It took me until about 2 weeks post op to hit my Fluid intake goals and another week to hit the protein goals. The first couple of weeks are about healing and recovering. You will be able to get more fluid and more protein in every day and it does get better . Give yourself some time. You are doing great and keep up the good work!

[JenWith 96]

Agree with both posters above me! Focus on healing and take in what you can for both clear fluids and Protein. I'm at 5 weeks post-op and still struggling to get all my fluids in. I don't know why; never had a problem before with drinking Water. I set a mini goal for myself every day. So far, so good. Soon I will be up to 60 oz of fluids a day.

[roundisashape 712]

I'd just say start really slow. My surgeon's office has this ridiculous sample phase 2 meal plan that shows 3 shakes and 3 meals (up to about 7 tablespoons).

I started phase 2 this weekend, and couldn't get more than 2 tablespoons in the whole day - but I met goal for liquids AND Protein for the first time! It's like not being on all shakes and broth made me suddenly stop feeling like a patient. If you're ready to move up, just try a little at a time and play it by ear.

Good luck!

[livanneluv 3]

Can I butt into the conversation and ask.... In your opinion, if I have surgery on a Monday (and assuming all goes well), and am scheduled to attend a conference on that Friday - is it realistic I'll be healthy enough for 8 hours of non-lifting, sitting for 45 minute sessions, standing and networking kinds of activities?

I am truly struggling to find a date in between events I have from now through March - don't want to overdue it.

[JenWith 96]

@@livanneluv - from my surgery experience, which went A-OK, I felt like I was hit by a truck for a week. I think your timeline- you will be pushing it and regretting going to that conference. I was 2 days in the hospital plus I slept for 2 days once I got home. I didn't feel like myself again until a week to 10 days after surgery.

[livanneluv 3]

@@livanneluv - from my surgery experience, which went A-OK, I felt like I was hit by a truck for a week. I think your timeline- you will be pushing it and regretting going to that conference. I was 2 days in the hospital plus I slept for 2 days once I got home. I didn't feel like myself again until a week to 10 days after surgery.

Thank you JenWith! I hate the idea of taking too much time off work, but of course want my body to heal properly.

Good luck with your continued weight loss!