Dehydration anyone?

[dollbaby1969 7]

I am still on my liquid diet and not back at work. I have had no complications. My biggest concern is becoming dehydrated. I do not want to go back into the hospital for that. So, I sit here worried day to day that I will drink too much and damage my new sleeve. But at the same time I worry that it takes me forever to get in a Protein Shake and fluids the rest of the day. I guess some of my frustration comes from not having someone to talk to about how it feels if I am drinking too much because the people I know have a bypass and not a sleeve. Things are easier going down this week than last. I don't know if that means I am healing or if I drank too much and stretched my sleeve. Any input, advice, anything will be welcomed!

[Traci J. 207]

Don't stress too much about it; I'm 5 weeks out and still only getting about 32-40 oz. in a day of liquids, but otherwise doing well. I have no signs of dehydration.

[notmeanymore 629]

Im 7 weeks out and easily get 60 ounces in. I can pretty much drink the same as I did before surgery. I dont have to take tiny sips anymore. I can take rather large mouth fulls with no problems. Plus, liquid will go right thru you. I dont think its possible to stretch your sleeve with liquids. My surgeon wanted me to make getting in fluids my first priority moreso than the Protein. But I bought the Unjury chicken broth which has 21 grams of protein per 8 ounces so I was able to get fluids AND protein at the same time. Ive heard some folks find it a little salty but you can just dilute it with more Water but either way, its really good.

[Brooke333 26]

I am 3 days post op and have the same fear...I had a hiatal hernia repaired while sleeved and get hiccups a lot which hurt. I tried broth last night and the smell alone made me ill...so I've stuck to Water a remade Protein Drink and popscicles....I think I've averaged 24 ozs a day which is not enough but each day I'm getting more and more down....I think it just takes time and we have to be cautious and patient.

[dollbaby1969 7]

Thank you..this makes me feel more at ease.

[lilbearzmom 584]

You likely won't damage your sleeve getting liquids in. They don't stick around in there, they go right through. I also had trouble getting my fluids in- still forget sometimes and take a "gulp" and I'm quickly reminded. I can get down my 64 ounces fairly easily. Sounds like you are doing fab. I am 5 weeks 4 days out.

-Kendra