Fluids

[cynthia4722 74]

Had surgery July 10. I am having trouble getting enough fluids in. I was told to only drink 4 oz in an hour. I have added Soup and yogurt. I should have 64 oz of fluids per day which is 13 4 oz servings. I don't have enough hours.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

cynthia

many many many people have trouble drinking. You must drink though because you don't want to get dehydrated. if you can't/don't drink enough you might end up in the hospital getting IV fluids

We are always supposed to follow what the dr./nut says - if he says 4 oz an hour - i know what you mean about having hours in the day. Drink as much as possible.

You are only 5 days PO - give yourself a little break - you do need to get as much Water as you can in for now. I never got 64 oz. in those first few days.

you'll work up to that amount slowly - you will need to eventually get those 64 oz daily

hope you are doing well with your recovery

best of luck

kathy