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So I am now 4 days postop, and I am using the little medicine cups to make sure I take small sips. I just don't know if I am feeling full because overall I am just not hungry? I really just drink my Protein Shakes because I know I need to get something in. What would you eat all day during the full liquid stage after surgery? Also would anyone use Gas-X strips? I have this air pain feeling near my hip area and it bothers me so bad!

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I had chicken broth, sugar-free Jello, and sugar-free popsicles -- all with unflavored Protein powder added. And, of course, Water. I had something about every 3-4 hours or so.

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I had chicken broth, sugar-free Jello, and sugar-free popsicles -- all with unflavored Protein powder added. And, of course, Water. I had something about every 3-4 hours or so.

What kind of Protein Powder would you use?

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I found the easiest way to get close to goals was to be sipping something every few moments while you are awake. For week 1 Protein was not important only fluids. Week 2 we added full liquids including Protein shakes, cream strained Soups, Greek yogurt and even cream of wheat.

Week 2 was when I started feeling somewhat normal again but was not even close to hitting Water and Protein goals.

Even though you don't feel like it you need to keep on sipping or you will get dehydrated, dizzy and nauseated which are signs of dehydration. Some people have ended up back at the hospital because they just did not feel like sipping.

Best of luck to you and congratulations!

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i am 6 days post op and have been having a lot of sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, and today i made my boyfriend some stew and drained the broth to eat. also gas-x strips have only seemed to help me burp and it does help some.

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Thank you all, I am making sure to drink alot. I am now on pureed food! :)

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