I had surgery on Sept 16th at 8:30 am.

So far, I cannot complain one bit.

After surgery, I finally got into a regular room. I was only hooked up to a saline bag.

I walked around, drank my 1oz liquid a hour, & did everything myself.

I came home yesterday around noon & with that, I was drinking 3oz liquids a hour.

These are my only issues so far & I would love ANY guidance into this.

Right now, I am on the Day 3-7 diet, which is 'thick' liquids. My Doctors paper states I can have 4oz up to 5 times a day.

So far, I opened up a can of cream of chicken strained. It is delicious & I am tolerating it well.

Also, I can start Protein shakes, plus I got to make sure to have my 64 ozes of Water.

My Doctor wants me to have 60g of protein & my 8 cups of water a day.

If I am only limited to 4oz of 'thick' liquids, then how can I get my protein in?

Does the Protein shake not count towards the thick liquids?

I just had 3oz of sugar free pudding b/c I had to take some medicine & they didn't give me liquid so I had to chop it up & mix it. (Gag).

Any help would be great.

Thank you so much!

@@Nylaj Welcome home and I am so glad you had a great surgery. My surgery is Tuesday and pray it goes just as well. Keep us posted on your successes and I also would be interested in suggestions anyone posts!

PS. I was born a Tarheel and raised in Michigan!!!!!

@@Nylaj Welcome home and I am so glad you had a great surgery. My surgery is Tuesday and pray it goes just as well. Keep us posted on your successes and I also would be interested in suggestions anyone posts!

PS. I was born a Tarheel and raised in Michigan!!!!!

hats Tarheel

I drink a shake over a 3 hour period. I pour myself 4oz and slip on that between water. I've been doing this twice a day to get my 60 grams of protein in. I am currently 8 days out. Hope this helps! ☺️ premiere shakes are 30grams of protein a piece.

Edited September 19, 201510 yr by _telia_

Guidance?? Sounds like you got this under control! Keep following your doc's instructions and don't let the scale play mind games on you!

I don't have a scale. I'm worried about not getting enough Protein a day.

So I can have a few shakes with Water?

Sounds like you are doing well. I would clarify with the doctor that it's 64 ounces of Water and not Fluid. If it's fluid, pretty much all liquids count. If not, then you'll have to get more creative. I would add a tiny bit of water to the Protein drinks. I also added plain 0%Fage greek yogurt to my Protein Drinks to up the protein. I liked them cold so in addition to adding a tiny bit of water, I also served them over ice. It helped me get in more water.

Otherwise you sound well on your way. Congrats!