3 Days Post Opt...

[susiegotsleeved 1]

Wow it's been three days since my surgery, I'm finding it difficult to stay hydrated, any suggestions....

[kimmy*custis 276]

What are you trying? I had trouble too since I slept a lot. I used crystal light the most and switched off with my Protein Drink, muscle milk and it was a chore but I tried to drink every 15 minutes. Sometimes I didnt but I never got dehydrated so I guess I did ok. It will get easier every day so dont worry. Just listen to your body, it will tell you really quickly if you need fluids. Good luck to you on your new journey!

[mnbsleeve 87]

I was given a goal of one oz every 8 to 10 minutes - not more, but not much less either. It required constant sipping. Sometimes little teeny, tiny ones. I would line up the little one ounce cups like shots (especially my Protein drink) and just keep it going. It is a huge chore BUT it does get easier!!!! The first few days are rough. That's why everyone says: sip, sip, walk! sip, sip, walk! It feels that it's all you do. But things do settle down. If you fall behind, it's difficult to catch up because of the volume restriction. But occasionally, when that happend to me, I would just resume where I was and keep the ounces going. I couldn't always get everything in. Again, it gets easier with each passing day. Hang in there kiddo!!! Congrats on your surgery. Hope you are feeling well!!!!

[cab0ad 3]

I sucked on ice chips constantly for my first few days out. swallowing actual Water hurt too much but sucking on the chips and swallowing them as they melted didn't hurt at all.

[erin00glen 9]

I had a really hard time too. I'm a little over a week post op, and on day 4 I know I was dehydrated. I had the shakes, and was really dizzy upon standing. I tried to drink but it hurt in my chest. Felt like trying to swallow a bolder. I ended up eating the sugar fee ice pops and drinking warm tea and broth. Those didn't seem to have as much problem going down. Seemed like frozen and warm were the only things I could do. Good luck. It's hard but it does get easier.

[Swimmer 199]

Good luck it does get better fast. I drank a lot of broth, sugar free popsicles and Powerade zero. Best wishes, speedy recovery.

[susiegotsleeved 1]

Thanks for the advice everyone!