When can I stop measuring 4 oz.?

[Sweet 0]

I am one week post op and I'm not really measuring out 4 oz. per hour anymore for liquids. I'm finally feeling a little bit like myself again (energy is coming back!) and I find I am getting very very very thirsty. So I just drink when I am thirsty. Little sips at a time. But its possible the total is more than 4 oz. I am on mushy foods already, and that I am measuring out. I forgot to ask the nurse about that when I was on the phone with her today, but does anyone know about that? I am definitely not eating much but just getting really thirsty...

Thoughts?

[elcee 3,342]

The drinking guideline is a minimum rather than a maximum. If you are thirst drink - it's not going to do any harm.

[CurvyCat 0]

Agreed! Definitely 4oz is a minimum. I'm not hungry at all yet, but I have not limited my Water intake in any way. I just take small swallows all the time, and I'm taking in probably close to 2 gallons a day. Staying hydrated is really important, and if you're feeling thirsty, then you're probably already a little dehydrated -- drink more!

You don't want to guzzle, but frequent small swallows get that Fluid in pretty quickly too. :thumbup:

[rocketray 0]

I was told by the nutritionist that the drinking isn't that impt. until you are eating solid food. It's all kind of the same until then. Good Luck!