-Remember your diet stages 1 to 4.Start taking your chewable multivitamin with iron and calcium with vitamin D.
-Fluid Goal: At least 48-oz/ on your first day, at home, and gradually increase you intake to goal 64 or more ounces a day (includes protein drinks)
-Protein Goal: Women 60-70 grams/day; men 70-80 grams/day
-Maintain daily food diary.
-Follow your discharge instructions.
Do not advance your diet until directed by your surgeon.
TIP:
Divide your liquids:
24 oz. before lunch
24 oz. before supper
24 oz. before bed
8 ounces x 9 glasses=72oz. 