Question:
iam 5 day post op and i have a hard time getting 30 oz of resource drink

   — cindy M. (posted on August 24, 2003)

August 24, 2003
I don't know what a resource drink is, but I had a difficult time early post op getting in any fluid. Our surgeons wanted us to drink the 64 oz. of water a day, and I didn't come anywhere near that for a long time. I can now (2 years post op) drink a 30 oz cup of coffee on the 10 minute drive to work. It'll get better before you know it. Hang in there and good luck.
   — sherry hedgecock

August 24, 2003
Just remember to drink tiny, and I mean tiny sips at leaST 5 - 10 min apart and don't rush it! I took sips that were too big and it was painful as all get out! woo!
   — Beverly S.

August 25, 2003
Don't worry about that stuff now just concentrate on keep in what ever you can get down. Your body has a reserve, you are going to be using your stored up protein, iron and other good stuff. In time you will be able to get down what you need. Congrats! Welcom to the thinner side of life! Hold on and have faith everthing is trail and error!
   — Margie M.

August 28, 2003
There may be another way to get your protein if that oe bothers you. Some of the powders mix up thin in water.
   — vitalady