on post-op liquid diet. How many cals?

Catapult
on 4/20/11 1:03 pm - Australia
I am on day 8 of the 14 day liquid phase post-op diet. I have protein shake for breakfast, strained tomato soup for lunch and strained cream of chicken soup for evening meal. Occasionally I can fit in a small amount of diet yoghurt, but most of the time I am too full.

I estimate I am getting 475 cals/day. Isn't that too little? But I just can't fit anymore in. As it is I am having trouble getting enough fluids now. I am probably only drinking 20 oz calorie free liquids on top of my shake, soups and yoghurt.

I also think I am getting far too little protein. I try to have a high protein sugar free jell-o (22g protein per serve) but most of the time am too full. The shake has 17g protein and the soups negligible.

I lost 9.5 pounds in the first 7 days and that is great but I'm worried about my nutrients.

Should I not worry as it is all still healing and will get better soon?

Thanks,
Cat.


debbie H.
on 4/20/11 1:50 pm - AR
Most of the time, the non hunger slowly fades out, and you do get hungrier and are able to eat more.  During the liquid phase try to get as much protein and water as you can.
                
(deactivated member)
on 4/20/11 10:41 pm, edited 4/20/11 10:53 pm
Dont worry about the calorie intake just yet....    you have to let your body do its own thing right now.  Worry about it later. :)


Best of Luck!
steelerfan1
on 4/20/11 10:44 pm
Hi Cat

congrats on your surgery first off :o) .   Dont worry about calories right now you are in the healing process so calories dont mean anything .

Once you get past your six weeks and your back on solid foods then is the time to worry about how many calories you are getting in your body :o)

Sit back and relax for right now .
    
           
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