1 day post-op

First, ouch! Second, there's no way I can get 80 grams of protein down right now. All I want is water!!!! I am assuming this is normal?

Yes sadly ouch. You just had surgery. I only wanted water too, has to be ice water. I am 16 days out and still trying to get enough protein in. Hand in there, I hear it gets easier

I was asked to get at least 30 in post-op for the first several weeks, then 45, then 60, then 75 and working my way up. By the third month I could do 80, no problem. But I don't think I've ever read of someone waking and doing all 80g on day one or even week one for that matter!

One thing that might help is to drink something like Isopure RTD which is more 'water like' and packs a TON of protein in. 

 

Thank you, it's so nice having a community of people to talk to about this.

I'm having the same problem and I am a week post op. I even have trouble getting my water in. Its extremely hard!

Get a thin shake using only water... then when you sip, you are getting protein AND water.

It gets easier. Hang in there!

The Isopure has been perfect! The pre-made protein shakes are just to much right now. I got 40 grams of protein and 56 oz of ice chips in yesterday. You all have been so helpful.