Hello from Ohio!
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LEL82
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Thanks Dianeseattle! My name is Laurel, I am hoping to lose an additional 100 lbs. So far have lost 48 lbs during my medically supervised diet over the last 7 months. One question, I know the protein and water are most important right after surgery. But, I've heard conflicting information about which is more important if struggling to get in both.
My doctor's office has said the protein shakes do not count towards my fluids. And to focus on fluids first, so at this point I think I'm only consuming water or broth. They want us to consume 48 - 64 oz of water and 60 - 80 oz of protein per day. I know it's early yet for me, but seems incredibly hard to even fathom getting both in. I have slowed all of my drinking down and can manage about 1/4 oz at a time, so it feels like I can't do anything but focus on drinking.
Hopefully the pain in the breast bone eventually goes away as I heal. Maybe this is normal at this stage? Any advice or suggestions. I'm definitely looking forward to making the magic milk. Sounds like that will help when I start on purees over the weekend. Thank you!
My doctor's office has said the protein shakes do not count towards my fluids. And to focus on fluids first, so at this point I think I'm only consuming water or broth. They want us to consume 48 - 64 oz of water and 60 - 80 oz of protein per day. I know it's early yet for me, but seems incredibly hard to even fathom getting both in. I have slowed all of my drinking down and can manage about 1/4 oz at a time, so it feels like I can't do anything but focus on drinking.
Hopefully the pain in the breast bone eventually goes away as I heal. Maybe this is normal at this stage? Any advice or suggestions. I'm definitely looking forward to making the magic milk. Sounds like that will help when I start on purees over the weekend. Thank you!
welcome Laurel! I am 5 months out from my surgery. My surgeon said the priority was 64 ounces of water daily directly after surgery and then trying your best to hit the daily protein goal. I know it's tough in the first few weeks following surgery. And please be sure to get lots of rest.