How on earth do you get all water and protein in for the day?

Seriously.. i had my surgery last wednesday.  it seems like anything more that two ounces.. i'm super stuffed.

i don't know how to get in all the required protein PLUS 48-64oz of water in daily.

Somebody PLEASE show me the proper way!

Carry a bottle of water with you all day.  Also, drink your protein between meals.

What he said! I heard we should be drinking at least an ounce of water every 15 minutes. Liqiuds are something I never had a problem with. How long does the stuffed feeling last?

It is going to take a little while to get up to the numbers you need to hit.  Do the best you can for now and sip sip sip.  It will get easier as you heal.  I now get over 100g of protein and over 100 oz. of liquid - but I'm almost a year out.

Many people can't. It's really hard to do at first.
Focus on fluids. It doesn't have to be water. It can be broth,SF popsicles,diet green tea,..there are many choices. Also your protein shakes count as fluid too.
Just keep sipping. You don't want to get dehydrated. Dehydration will cause nausea which will make it even harder to get your fluid in
Take care,
Deb T.

It is indeed a challenge.  This is what I did:
1.  Kept an accurate food journal.
2. Selected very high protein food items like milk, chicken, beans and eggs.
3.  Small frequent meals.... about 5 per day.
4.  Water -> sip sip sip all day

I hope my strategy will give you some ideas.

Welcome to the Losers Bench!

I also had surgery last wed and asked the very same question.  I even called my nut. she said it is virtually impossible to get it all in, but that doesnt mean not to try.  STRYING HYDRATED  is more important than anything right now.  But keep sipping.  Get a 4 oz glass/cup and make a tick sheet, get up between shows and when you go to the rr and drink then.  Drink anything.  Good luck to you.

 Yep, I think getting all the fluids in is tha hardest.  Concentrate on getting all of your fluids in--sip, sip, sip all day.  Make sure and count all of the fluids from your shakes.  You can do it!!

If you "do the math", sipping 2 ounces every 15 minutes, working around not drinking before and after meals, you should be able to get 64 oz per day.  I found an unflavored protein, that is easily added to soft foods or to crystal lite water in your water bottle.  I had oatmeal with 27 g of this protein this morning.  I'd suggest attending support group meetings where you'll likely learn other options how to deal with post op issues. Dave

I flat just CANT, I can do 30 ou of water and 50 of protein, cant do anymore than that at 5 weeks out.