? about dehydration

[BeatrizS1974<3 sleeve 94]

How did you now you were dehydrated and when did you know that you needed to go to the hospital? I have never been a huge drinker and post op i have been averaging between 35-45 ounces of fluids. Just curious to know what made you know it was time to go to the ER for some IV's?

Thanks

[Ms_JackieDMV 18]

Dizziness and feeling nasea

[doreen70 268]

When your oral mucosa is dry-inside of your mouth. Your urine production is very scant, less than an ounce per hour.

[ISleevedIt 380]

keep sipping sipping sipping! Try to make a conscious effort to drink more. In the beginning, I just focused on getting my fluids in by taking a sip then walk around the inside of the house then take another sip. I did nothing else but focus on getting my liquids in. I know by noon I should have at least 3 cups of Water in me. If not then focus on just sipping until I get it in. Then by 3-4, I should have another 3 cups of Water in me. Then I try for another 3 cups and if I don't make it, then it's ok because I would have had 6 plus my Protein shakes/soups.

You don't want to have to depend on going to the hospital for IV fluids. It's hard in the beginning, but you can do it with a sip at a time. Have you tried flavoring your water? I use Crystal Light for 6 cups then plain water for the last 3.

Good luck with getting your fluids in.

[Banned member 320]

I always look into the toilet after I pee and that's how I know if I need to drink more Water. I struggled with drinking before surgery and now I make a conscious effort to drink 15 oz before meals and sip on water throughout the night. I pee a lot and often but thankfully it's clear and no longer dark orange. I don't think I answered your question but if you are only using the bathroom every 4 hours through the day, then you're not getting enough water.

[ksmith302 11]

How did you now you were dehydrated and when did you know that you needed to go to the hospital? I have never been a huge drinker and post op i have been averaging between 35-45 ounces of fluids. Just curious to know what made you know it was time to go to the ER for some IV's?

Thanks

Unfortunately I learned the hard way Tuesday and passed out. They,kept me in the hospital for one night due to abnormal EKG because I was so dehydrated. Prior to this happening I had very dry mouth, I noticed I wasnt urinating as much, and slight dizzy spells.

[BeatrizS1974<3 sleeve 94]

Thanks for all the info. Luckily I don't feel dizzy, my pee is yellow but not orange. I try to drink and i even downloaded an app to remind me to drink but i still dont get enough. I am trying though!

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

How did you now you were dehydrated and when did you know that you needed to go to the hospital? I have never been a huge drinker and post op i have been averaging between 35-45 ounces of fluids. Just curious to know what made you know it was time to go to the ER for some IV's?

Thanks

35oz is enough to keep young rom becoming dehydrated. But, it isn't nearly enough to help you flust all the toxins from your body that are produced by burning fat cells at the rate you could be. Not getting your hydration will dramatically affect your weight loss. Focus & lose. You can do it.

[ebthompson2010 126]

35oz is enough to keep young rom becoming dehydrated. But' date=' it isn't nearly enough to help you flust all the toxins from your body that are produced by burning fat cells at the rate you could be. Not getting your hydration will dramatically affect your weight loss. Focus & lose. You can do it.[/quote']

Ur pic cracks me up lol

[Ms_JackieDMV 18]

Me too dehydration. I passed out was in the hospital for 6 days on IV. Feel better now. I decided to eat. Forget that lol 3 weeks out