Hello,

how did you guys handle post op. They want me to have 90 grams of protein and 90 grams of fluid a day so far I think I’ve had 8oz of fluid. I’m not really sure how they expect me to drink 90. Does anyone have any tips or advice thanks

Full liquids already? A lot of post op diets have a few days clear liquid in the days immediately following the op. Also initially only 60gms of protien and 60oz of fluids. Perhaps recheck your post op guidelines just to be sure. Also do you have any contact with a support group from your dr's surgery/clinic to see how they managed with such guidelines so soon after surgery.

You want to fill in your profile so people can see what surgery type you had, it helps when responding to questions you may have.

Edited February 22, 20197 yr by 2shea

I’m positive it’s 90 in I read my post op paperwork a million times. They want me on protein and water. I had the sleeve

Your guidelines are goals to work up to. No one is drinking 90 oz of water and having 90 grams of protein the day after surgery.

Immediately after surgery, focus on your fluid intake to avoid dehydration. Keep water by you to sip. If you are allowed warm broth, sugar free popsicles and the like then that counts too. Sip small amounts of protein shakes if you tolerate them.

Each day you will slowly be able to sip more and you will progress through your stages.

I found that instead of trying to drink from a big cup pour 2 ounces into a shot glass or smaller cup. then put a 10 minute timer on with a goal to finish the cup in 10 minutes. I did this 2-3 times and hour, then just sipped on water in between then focused again on getting 2 ounces in over 10 minutes. Today is day 5 and I have already hit 40g protein and 30oz of fluids. Also my doctor counts the shakes into the total fluids (even the yogurt counts towards fluid ounces). I also found that reclining in bed and trying to drink didn't work well. I needed to be sitting straight up.

6 hours ago, KimTriesRNY said:

Your guidelines are goals to work up to. No one is drinking 90 oz of Water and having 90 grams of Protein the day after surgery.

Immediately after surgery, focus on your Fluid intake to avoid dehydration. Keep water by you to sip. If you are allowed warm broth, sugar free popsicles and the like then that counts too. Sip small amounts of Protein Shakes if you tolerate them.

Each day you will slowly be able to sip more and you will progress through your stages.

This!!