6 days post opp RNY having hard time hitting liquid and protein goal

[MnGirl40 50]

I am 6 days post opp and am feeling pretty good. I am off my narcotic pain meds and not too sore. I am just having a hard time drinking enough liquid and getting all of my Protein. It sits fine in my stomach I just have zero appetite! I hit 50 g of protein and about 45 oz of Water today but could not do any more. Does any one have any good tips on how to get through this? I have my post opp class tomorrow and go to my puréed foods so maybe that will be easier. Thanks

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[Daisee68 2,493]

You will get there. That is actually pretty good for so soon out. It should get a lot easier in the next few days when the swelling has gone down. I remember day 8 suddenly being able to drink more water!

[Cervidae 2,389]

The milk or Water you're using in your Protein drinks counts towards your Water goal. Sounds like you're doing just fine! It gets easier every day.

[bhappychic 0]

That's about what I was getting in as well. My Bariatric Team was not concerned. They just wanted me to try to increase every few days.

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[LisaMergs 2,854]

I concur with everyone else here- you're still healing! Just try to increase a tiny bit every day and you will get there!

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