How much were you consuming 1 week post op during full liquids phase? I can only get about 40oz of fluids including a 30 gram protein shake. I don’t think this is enough. I’m starting to think this is why I’ve been feeling ill

Hang in there - The first couple of weeks can be difficult to get enough fluids and protein in, but it really starts getting better in the upcoming weeks. Since you seem to be able to get 40oz of fluids in, you could always substitute some protein water for plain water and that will increase your protein intake and keep the other fluids up.

At almost a year out, I still find it a chore sometimes to get all of my fluids AND food in, but as time rolls on, it becomes a habit and gets much easier.

PS - Sounds like you're doing a great job at one week in! Congrats on the surgery!

On 07/29/2021 at 04:51, MandoGetsSleeved said:

Hang in there - The first couple of weeks can be difficult to get enough fluids and Protein in, but it really starts getting better in the upcoming weeks. Since you seem to be able to get 40oz of fluids in, you could always substitute some protein Water for plain water and that will increase your protein intake and keep the other fluids up.

At almost a year out, I still find it a chore sometimes to get all of my fluids AND food in, but as time rolls on, it becomes a habit and gets much easier.

PS - Sounds like you're doing a great job at one week in! Congrats on the surgery!

Thank you so much, I’ll definitely look into that!