8 day post op and I have a question

HI,  This might sound like a crazy question but I really don't know the answer...

 

After drinking a protein per mixed drink or the chicken soup can I start sipping on my fluids or do I need to wait 30 mins?   I know it said after meals, wait....

 

Thanks in advance... This 30 mins waiting is killer..

 

Having a hard time getting fluids in

 

Thanks

 

Andrea

If you are still on liquids, then it is ok to add more liquids. Once you start puree stage, then you must wait the 30 minutes after. Good luck! It really does get easier!

 

Thank you... .I am on soft foods already...   Trying to get some protein in and I decided to try this chicken soup I had in a packet and just wasn't sure if I could start sipping right away...  I guess if its a liquid it just funnels right on out too. 

 

Thanks for answering my question..   I will be glad when the sipping stage is over with and I can just drink

 

 

Have you tried to just drink? My doc said we should be able to drink "normal" pretty quickly. I was drinking pretty normal when I got home. Not gulping but definitely not sipping.

I am also 8 days out, and no you should not have to wait to take fluids after a protein drink or shake. Only after having your pureed foods. It could be worse, my surgeon requires that I wait 1 hr before drinking after eating.

Thanks Everyone, I have my first appt this morning,,,, We shall see how that goes..