Day 2 post op. Pushing fluids which is a chore. Mixing half cranberry juice/water, Apple juice/water, eating sf popsicles, and sf jello. Broth has not been so great maybe a couple sips but I can’t get myself to take it. Any tips on what to make while on clears? I have one week of clears then I move to full liquids. I am trying to manage my pain with Tylenol. Best way to describe it is I’m just uncomfortable. Right side of abdomen is sore. No position is great and walking does help get some gas out, but I pretty much have to force myself. Sleep is not easy. Maybe an hour then I am back to being uncomfortable. Just looking for some encouragement in my early post op or tips on clears to drink or how to manage pain. Thank you.

Day 3 post op for me. Most of my fluids are my isopure drink. I'm trying hard to meet liquid and protein goals, so isopure seems to be my best bet. Once I'm able to tolerate more than a sip at a time, I'm sure I'll be able to add in broth, popsicles, etc.
I took my pain prescription at bedtime and I slept 7 hours! I'm super excited about that LOL I am walking a bit every hour, so I think that may be helping to tire me out at night too.
During the day, I sit myself up with a ton of pillows behind my back and my head, and another one across my belly for support. I tell myself that my body has gone thru physical trauma just a few days ago, so I'm supposed to be sore and uncomfortable. We'll feel better with each day that goes by, and if we stick to our program, our rewards will be huge! Good luck to us both!

For pain while trying to sleep, I found a heating pad worked wonders. Room temp liquids or warm decaf teas before cold drinks helped. It will still be small sips until inflammation goes down.

Honestly, time and healing are going to fix all these issues and it seems to take longer than it does. If you need better pain meds to sleep ask for them because lack of sleep will magnify everything. Take naps, I HAD to take naps in the early weeks - it is major surgery you are recovering from be patient and kind to yourself. But you must work at getting fluids in.

Thank you. I am feeling better today today. I slept a bit last night and pain controlled. How much walking do you do? Day 4 post op