I am a week post op today. One thing I’ve been noticing is that some days it is easier to “eat” and get my fluids in and some days I struggle to get things down. Today I’ve tried broth and a protein shake along with crystal light and water, but I have no desire to consume these things. Other days sipping on my water is so effortless. Has anyone else felt like this?

Me! One week post op too. And mine can even vary from hour to hour. I too am at the ‘gonna retch’ stage of protein shakes...No advice obviously but right there with ya ?

Yes I am feeling like you describe.. i am one week out. Went to work today. Did ok but very week.

Trust me when I say, you'll all get through this time. I have found adding apple juice to water and not drink it icy cold was helpful in the first weeks.

Consider looking at recipes like wonton soup, and just have the broth of that. It's got more flavour than normal broth, and you can add tasteless protein as well.

Within a couple of weeks you'll be having puree or mash, and you'll find things far more palatable. Mashed pumpkin with butter and cracked pepper, leek and potato soup etc.

Remember you've had major surgery, your body will tell you when it wants more or less. Keep smiling and know that in a short period of time you're going to start feeling so much better, not just physically by mentally too.

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Thanks all for sharing. Glad to know others also experience this!