Hello,

Do you have any tips for those in their first few weeks post op that will help them to get in all their protein and water requirements? (tips to make it easier)

Thanks!

For water, find a water flavoring that you like. I rarely drink plain water. My go-to is Mio Sweet Tea; it's delicious, and makes drinking my water much easier.

When I was having this issue, my nutritionist told me water first, then protein. As long as I was getting closer to my water goal they were happy. Yes, protein helps with healing ,but with dehydration, it makes stomaching things a little harder. After she told me that, it seemed that it was easier to reach both goals. Also with my protein drinks, I used water which went to my water intake. So in the beginning, I cheated by combining the 2, but it helped. Now, I have a 32oz water infuser that I keep by my side all day no matter where I go. Except to the bathroom, that's my break from what is making me go in the first place.

I had Ensure and drank water soon after. My stomach hurt so bad. What do o do wrong?

My Dr told me to listen to him and not the nutritionist lol. Said get protein water will come. 2.5 months post op and still having trouble getting all the water. Getting min on protein. Just not hungry. Side note my blood work came back great!

20 hours ago, Rexcom said:

Hello,

Do you have any tips for those in their first few weeks post op that will help them to get in all their Protein and Water requirements? (tips to make it easier)

Thanks!

Fluids - Keep a water bottle with you everywhere you go.... I keep one that I take to the stores when I go shopping / browsing. I have 32oz that is in my vehicle that I drink 1/2 to work and 1/2 home - I keep a 20 - 24oz water bottle with me at work which I must drink 1 before lunch, 2 post. I also keep a 20 - 24 oz bottle at home that I use only at home... must drink 2 post work.

As for my proteins.... my post op paperwork stated 3 - 6 meals per day as needed to get all your proteins in... so in the beginning and up to about 2 weeks ago I was eating 6 small meals per day to get my minimum of 60 oz proteins. That made things easier for me in the long run as I was only eating about 2 - 3 oz of food per setting.