I had surgery on 3/15 and today I was released to full liquids and am able to drink protein drinks now. However, I can't seem to get down more than 2 oz at a time and my diet plan says to get 4 oz for every meal. I've only gotten in about 4.5 oz all day. Did anyone else have this trouble in the beginning with trying to get your protein in?

Also, any tips for getting enough fluids? I really don't want to get dehydrated.

I had surgery 3/8 and I did 3 days clear liquids and now I am on full liquids for 10 days (5 days to go till pureed foods). I had trouble the first few days getting fluid in because I physically couldn't drink. As the days passed, it has gotten better. The literature I was given says I have to get in 60 grams of protein daily as well as minimum 48oz fluid. I am drinking 2 premier protein shakes daily and TRYING to drink 3 bottles of water. I'm also still drinking broth and eating sugar free popsicles. Remember that those count towards your fluid count also. Just take tiny sips (I read to sip 1-2oz at least every 15 mins or so)

I've only recently been able to drink 2 shakes a day. Its been really hard for me. I guess my advice is just to sip frequently because thats what I've been doing....

It takes a few days for the swelling to go down. It gets easier. Sip sip sip...Dont try and do the whole 4 oz at once.

Thanks for your help! I managed to sip down some broth strained from soup and that went down okay it just seems like the protein drinks are a little thick. I'll just keep slowly sipping and trying to get at least 4 oz of fluid an hour.

On 3/17/2017 at 10:15 PM, leighabelle said:

Thanks for your help! I managed to sip down some broth strained from Soup and that went down okay it just seems like the Protein drinks are a little thick. I'll just keep slowly sipping and trying to get at least 4 oz of Fluid an hour.

Try the 11 oz pre made Premier Protein drinks. 30 grams per 11oz and pretty thin. I was able to get 2 down on day 4. Walmart should sell them.

Try the 11 oz pre made Premier Protein Drinks. 30 grams per 11oz and pretty thin. I was able to get 2 down on day 4. Walmart should sell them.

Those are the ones I do drink. I don't know if it's the creaminess or the sweetness of them that just doesn't settle well after surgery. I've been able to get down about 8 oz a day trying to slowly increase that as well as my fluids.

On 3/17/2017 at 7:58 PM, leighabelle said:

I had surgery on 3/15 and today I was released to full liquids and am able to drink Protein drinks now. However, I can't seem to get down more than 2 oz at a time and my diet plan says to get 4 oz for every meal. I've only gotten in about 4.5 oz all day. Did anyone else have this trouble in the beginning with trying to get your protein in?

Also, any tips for getting enough fluids? I really don't want to get dehydrated.

yeah it gets better just hold on it gets better.