4 days post op!!

Hey all- i'm 4 days post op and so far so good. I have a question though. Is anyone having issues with protein shakes? I just had some of my first post op protein shake and I hated it! It was so hard to get down. Right now the only things that are going down really well are water, crystal light, and some other clear fluids. I hope this is ok because I thought you had to get your protein in right away. Let me know your thoughts! Thanks- Carla

Concentrate on fluids at first but you will eventually (sooner rather than later) get the protien up. It helps you not lose your hair and also build good muscle. Gayle Queen of Yarn Balls

Start the protein as soon as you can, even if you have to take it like medicine. If you are allowed cottage cheese, that helps too. Glad to hear you are doing OK! Joy -19 lbs / 17 days

My surgeon's parting instructions on my last day in the hospital were that he's more concerned that I stay HYDRATED than anything for the first two weeks - to concentrate on getting AT LEAST 64 oz. fluids in, and don't stress on the protein yet. But I've had absolutely NO problem at all meeting both requirements. Just thought that might ease your mind. Several others have said the same thing 'bout their surgeons, but for the life of me, I can't remember whom... Kimmer Queen of the Niners, Instigator to All Marchers, High Priestess of Giggles