Water Question

[ILUVMATH 25]

I was able to drink more than the required amount of Water before I got banded on 7/26. After being banded, I struggle getting my required amount of water each day. It's very frustrating.

I hope this will go away soon. I like drinking my water. Anyone else had this happen?

[harmony11 37]

Right there with you! It is getting better little by little though.

[ILUVMATH 25]

Glad to know it's not just me.

[Doodledo73 7]

I am having the same issue. I could drink so much more prior to surgery. My instructions say not to drink more than 8 ounces in an hour. I try very hard not to but I'll never get in all my liquids if that is the case. I'm lucky if I get 50oz in a day. Any secrets?

[NWgirl 574]

I would suggest carrying a water bottle and drinking at least a bottle between each meal. The first month was hard for me to get all the required Water in, but I can now. It may take some planning, but it can be done.

[Sojourner 2,446]

At first, it's difficult post op to drink all of the Water you're supposed to have. I've always enjoyed drinking Water, and really struggled with this the first few weeks. I had a difficult time remembering to both drink and eat.

I found it helpful to "structure" my time, so that every day before lunch I needed to have XX # of oz, then by mid-afternoon another 20oz...I still rely on that schedule to keep me on track to have at least 80 oz of water a day.

I also keep a bottle of water with me most all of the time, and sip from it frequently.