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HI,

I was a huge Fluid drinker before surgery because of dry mouth issues. Right after surgery (12-6), it was a struggle to get liquids down and I was miserable. But after a few days, I got the hang of it. Now I am sipping away.

But I need a better system to keep track of my fluids. Currently I have a measuring cup and I pour it into a glass and sip from that. My NUT told me that one way to keep from gulping fluids was to have a container with a large mouth. She said that the larger the mouth, the less likely you were to gulp and get air in your stomach.

I have lots of sports bottles and some even have an opening about the size of a nickel instead of the pivot straw type. But what do you drink out of to keep track of what you taking in and to sip and not gulp, chug your fluid. Also is it an issue to take in too much fluid at one time ( not with a meal)? I had a hernia repair with my surgery. I didn't even know I had it and I don't want to get another one. I asked how to avoid that and they said not to overeat but does that go with drinking too much at once?

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I drink out of blender bottles without the little blender ball in it. I am 9 weeks out and still can only drink liquids that are very cold so I am able to add ice and still measure from the side of the bottle as the opening does help me to take in less air amd not gulp. While most of the time I am able to drink out of most things now includng straws I find these bottles the best all around plus they travel well too

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I measure a cup in a glass and when that is gone I do another. I put little stick figures on a piece of paper where I keep track of my calories and Protein.< /p>

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I use the same glass every day (wash it of course). I know how much it holds, and use it all day. I track what I eat and drink on myfitnesspal. So far no issues.

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I have a couple of 16 oz thermal cups with lids and the opening is a great size. I use those and track on myfitnesspal on my phone as I finish the 16 oz. I also have a similar cup that is 24 oz and I use that when I am out running errands, so I don't run out of liquid. I bought them at Bed, Bath and Beyond.

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I drink from a blender cup that has the ounces on the side of the bottle. One thing that I do because I can't stand tiny sips is I will take a big swig then slowly swallow it lol

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What about a 32oz water bottle. I usually have one of those as my Water intake and then whatever else I drink for the day (protein shakes, tea etc) usually about even

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