Thirst

[ruthie74 101]

Ok I know there are a million threads out there on thirst but here goes

I feel good, I have energy. I am 14 days post-op

BUT I get very cotton mouth and feel super thirsty all the time and my urine is so dark. I know dark urine indicates dehydration but wouldn't I feel tired and sick?

I have been drinking as much Water as possible still struggling to get my Protein in but it gets better day by day. What do you guys think????

Thanks!

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Keep trying, you will get there. I am 6 weeks out and I still have dark urine and trouble getting all my Fluid in. I have a Water bottle with me at all times and have gotten myself up to at least 36 ounces a day, FINALLY. I am getting better each day, but if I am not carrying it, I don't do it.

This is bizarre to me because I have always been a chugger. I hate hate hate not being able to chug a 20 oz bottle of Water in under a minute like I used to do. I almost always feel thirsty, especially now that it is so hot outside and I would rather eat than drink.

You will get there!

[ruthie74 101]

Keep trying' date=' you will get there. I am 6 weeks out and I still have dark urine and trouble getting all my Fluid in. I have a Water bottle with me at all times and have gotten myself up to at least 36 ounces a day, FINALLY. I am getting better each day, but if I am not carrying it, I don't do it.

This is bizarre to me because I have always been a chugger. I hate hate hate not being able to chug a 20 oz bottle of Water in under a minute like I used to do. I almost always feel thirsty, especially now that it is so hot outside and I would rather eat than drink.

You will get there![/quote']

I am a chugger too!! I have to stop myself from doing it!

Thank you. It's good too know that this is normal. I just found it strange cause I feel awesome! Just making sure I'm not the only one

[BKLYNgal87 503]

You won't necessarily feel tired or sluggish with dehydration. Everyone is different. Perhaps you are sweating out Water more than you realize during the day. Try drinking a Soup cup full of full sodium chicken broth once a day. You can improve your water retention that way.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I meant that I would rather DRINK than eat. HA! That's weird for a fat girl.