How much fluid does your dr recommend you get daily?

I had my surgery on the 9th and got home today, It went great, I'm doing GREAT. The only part Im struggling with is getting in all my fluids, my Drs recommend 96 oz and its 5:30 and I've only gotten 13.75oz. Any Post-Ops that can tell me what they are getting in? THANKS!

I'm not post op, yet, but I met with the nutritionist this past week. Mine recommends 48-64 oz. They also count the protien drinks towards that total. She said that I probably shouldn't expect to get it all in the first few days. But to put your mind at ease, check with your doc. diane

Mine said Dito for what Diane said. 64oz including protein drinks and popsicles, but you wont be able to do that the first 2 weeks.

Thank you Both for helping to put my mind at ease, I was able to get 22.50 oz yesterday and I should be able to get a little more every day! Thanks again, I really appreciate it. Amanda

48-64 oz total, but she also told me that will be a challenge at first because of the stomach being so swollen from surgery. Yes, every day should get better! try and increase your ounces by 10 or so daily and you'll be to 96 before you know it!

I am only 2 days post-op and I can drink all the propel water I want seems like. Is that normal?? I drink constanty and just keep on drinking water, crystal light, opti-source, CIB . Let me know if this in the normal thing or is this too much. I am on liquids for 2 weeks after surgery...ugh. that will be 17 days total...Susan

I wish I could drink that much but I just cant handle the pressure under my rib cage. I dont know if that is normal or not....I can barely get in 20 oz a day. At least your going to stay hydrated! good luck Amanda

All of you make me feel better. I rather drink than eat. My surgery was the 10th and today is the 18th. I have been eating jello, yogurt, grits w cheese, eggbeaters, cottage cheese. I was told the most important thing was to get the protein in. I haven't measured how much I drink. But I would guess about 20 oz. just liquid. I hope to get it up higher. Susan E