dehydrated

[fancy 41]

Not seem to be getting my fluids all in ,had to go to the E.r tonite ,I was feeling so weak ,had sleeve on July 4 not able to get all Protein in either in fact I hardly eat becuz I get full so quick ,I have lost 18 since surgery but scale not moving this week ,help anyone how can I get this Water and food in me

[lsereno 2,525]

Fluids are your number one priority. Instead of staring at a huge container of Water, set a goal of one ounce every 15 minutes while you are awake. I used a clock, a shot glass, and a 1 cup liquid measuring cup as a pitcher.

Try the Water at different temps: cold, lukewarm, and hot and see if one goes down easier. I did better with lukewarm. Add a splash of juice or try herbal tea. I like SleepyTime Tea.

Lynda

[kjing9419 5]

Water believe it or not is hard on your stomach, try fiji water its smoother im going through the same thing.. I use paper bathroom cups for my protein.. Sometimes looking at a big bottle and saying omg i have this much to go sucks.. Ive been in the hospital fir dehydration once a week then a month for a leak ... I still have a problem with drinking and i found my relief in G2 i have no problems at all drinking it... Grape wirks best for me.. Eating is difficult... My surgeon said dont worry about too much sugar right now or calories so I went to costco and bought chaboni yogurt tubes freeze them and although they have carbs sugar they also gave protein.. From my leak I had for 3 months undetected I also have pneumonia as well as a lung infection... Idk if this helps i was sleeped 4/30 and lost 55 lbs.. Just as long as you eat something right now is what matters... I was NPO for 1 month and 2 days and the nutrition they put in your IV is horrid has no Protein its really pure junk

[Shellbell333 10]

Yes, use the bathroom cups. The day I came home after the surgery, I got the Wal Mart white 3oz cups(cheaper). Measured out 2oz in the cup and poured 12 little 2oz cups of Liquid Protein. I love the Isopure(40g protein)per bottle. And I used Bariatric Advantange Meal Replacement(27g protein), low soduim Broths and Water. I watched the clock all the time. Every 15 min I drank 1 of the little cups. This helped me stay on track. I never could drink water like I should have so this really helped me. I know it sounds crazy and a lot of work but it worked for me. I'm 5 weeks out now so I no longed use the cups but go back to this if I find myself not getting enought fluids. I now use a egg timer when I'm at home to help me remember to eat and drink. I really want this to work so I do what ever it takes to make me get it In me. Good luck.

[Shellbell333 10]

This is a picture I took of how I stayed on track with my fluids

[alene 74]

The Gatorade G2 saved me too. I was getting headaches from dehydration and I just made it my mission to drink it all day long.

[fancy 41]

Thanks everyone IM going to everyone tips and hopefully something works becuz it crazy how IM not eating much but I gain 3 pds overnite Wth ,getting really piss about this surgery and for all the pain I went threw I would think I would have lost alot more by now and not be gaining weight