EYE CANDY 44 Posted March 27, 2013 SF Popsicles are count towards your Water intake right? I'm 3 weeks out and having a very hard time getting water in but I can eat a half box of those dam Popsicles !!!!! 2 ProudGrammy and Ms skinniness reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted March 27, 2013 eat a half box of those dam Popsicles !!!!! EYE CANDY I've told you 1,000 times not to exaggerate!!! popsicles are classified as a liquid - helping you stay hydrated po - but they don't really have an "ounce" value you MUST drink your Water your still a little early post up - but you MUST try and push your Water - as long as you can hold it down if you are having problems....just keep sipping small amounts many people drink chrystal light if you just don't like water - SUCK IT UP!!! you must drink 64 oz daily-if you DON't get all your H20 in....... people have been shot for less you do have to improve your drinking - this is a "for the rest of your life change" good luck 3 Yoli3925, Sadtosaygoodbye and Ms skinniness reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms skinniness 3,003 Posted March 27, 2013 ProudGrammy has said it all......This is the battle we all have to struggle with on a daily basis. Even at 18 months post op, I got dehydrated in Vegas. Wasn't fun let me tell you. So work on getting the Water in and then Protein, protein, and more protein.... You can do this..... 2 ProudGrammy and Sadtosaygoodbye reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EYE CANDY 44 Posted March 27, 2013 EYE candy I've told you 1' date='000 times not to exaggerate!!! popsicles are classified as a liquid - helping you stay hydrated po - but they don't really have an "ounce" value you MUST drink your Water your still a little early post up - but you MUST try and push your Water - as long as you can hold it down if you are having problems....just keep sipping small amounts many people drink chrystal light if you just don't like water - SUCK IT UP!!! you must drink 64 oz daily-if you DON't get all your H20 in....... people have been shot for less you do have to improve your drinking - this is a "for the rest of your life change" good luck[/quote'] Ok.. I'm gonna try even harder because I no it's a must! Thanks 3 Sadtosaygoodbye, Ms skinniness and ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EYE CANDY 44 Posted March 27, 2013 ProudGrammy has said it all......This is the battle we all have to struggle with on a daily basis. Even at 18 months post op' date=' I got dehydrated in Vegas. Wasn't fun let me tell you. So work on getting the Water in and then Protein, Protein, and more protein.... You can do this..... [/quote'] Thanks I'm going to do my very best 1 Ms skinniness reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuckybucky 107 Posted March 27, 2013 It doesn't count as Water but it does count as Fluid. When I had my surgery my instructions were to get 64 ounces of fluid not water. I used anything I could tolerate because I struggled to get anything down. Anything that melts to a liquid on its own is considered fluid... even sugar free Jello.< /p> 1 ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pixigrl 33 Posted March 28, 2013 Here's an idea. If you STILL aren't able to drink Water and use popsicles as an exchange, try the pedialyte ones. They have mass electrolytes in them. Also try freezing gatorade in an ice cube tray and make your own little popsicles. THEN those can be counted. Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caitiebug 26 Posted March 28, 2013 If you make Popsicles out of crystal light. Does that count? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pixigrl 33 Posted March 28, 2013 yes. Boxed popsicles don't really count as Water because their base is a Syrup. If you simply freeze your sweetened water then it should be fine. The base is still water . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark! 449 Posted March 28, 2013 My instructions were 64oz Fluid each day, so I got in as much Water as I could, and supplemented with other fluids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EYE CANDY 44 Posted March 28, 2013 It doesn't count as Water but it does count as Fluid. When I had my surgery my instructions were to get 64 ounces of Fluid not Water. I used anything I could tolerate because I struggled to get anything down. Anything that melts to a liquid on its own is considered fluid... even sugar free Jello. Thanks so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EYE CANDY 44 Posted March 28, 2013 Here's an idea. If you STILL aren't able to drink Water and use popsicles as an exchange' date=' try the pedialyte ones. They have mass electrolytes in them. Also try freezing gatorade in an ice cube tray and make your own little popsicles. THEN those can be counted. Cheers![/quote'] I'm going to get pedialyte today. Thanks so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinNC 51 Posted March 28, 2013 sugar free Popsicles were like crack to me. I polished off a box in 2 days, although a couple were missing prior to when I started haha I have on purposely not bought any more just because they're THAT GOOD! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuckybucky 107 Posted March 28, 2013 My instructions were 64oz Fluid each day' date=' so I got in as much Water as I could, and supplemented with other fluids.[/quote'] Is that profile picture you? Wowzer!! Looks like you have done well. I have started weight training again and I'm already noticing definition to my arms. Good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shuckybucky 107 Posted March 28, 2013 sugar free Popsicles were like crack to me. I polished off a box in 2 days' date=' although a couple were missing prior to when I started haha I have on purposely not bought any more just because they're THAT GOOD![/quote'] Me too!! I still love them but burned out on them. Summer is coming so I will be back on them soon I'm sure. You could eat a whole box and not take in that many calories (I think my are 10 cal each) so I'm okay with being addicted to them.... in moderation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites