HELP!! I can not get in my fluids and protein... I am only 20 days post op .

I am able to drink a total of 40-45oz fluids a day and about 35g protein. Since I started on pureed foods I can't get more fluids in than this. Eating the pureed food and then waiting 45-60 minutes to drink is making it impossible to get in the recommended 64oz a day. How do you all do it??? I am very discouraged and am feeling like I am force feeding myself from sunup to sundown. I can drink 3oz at a time. I am worried that I am not doing this right because I have only lost a total of 21 lbs in 20 days. I had a starting wgt. of 225lbs so I know I will probably lose slower than those heavier but I still have the fluid and protein issues. Please anyone with advice or wisdom share with me as I am at a loss with this matter. Thank YOU !!!

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