Sipping

[kimpossible67 608]

Hen they say sip, as in Water, how much is that exactly? A tsp-tblsp? How often can you drink one on top of the other? Seems like so much water to get in a tiny swig at a time. Advice?

[kiwiladydee 402]

Yeah this is soooo tricky. Everyone is different about this - you feel super full of you drink too much, some people still gulp and others use a straw. Just make sure all of your sipping equals over 64 oz a day.

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[Stacey Dayonne 69]

I miss straws but I carry an insulated water bottle with me everywhere I go and try to drink as much as I can but someways I just can't get 8 glasses in

[punk.rock.mama 101]

I have little alarms set on my cell to go off every four hours (time to eat or drink protien shake) so I try to drink one 500ml bottle (standard old bottle o water) and it takes my mind I wanting too mindlessly munch as I am still spending a lot of time sedentary in front of tv and computer...

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[NewCarrie 4]

I'm having a really hard time with drinking and would like any advice. I've had to receive 3 bags of IV fluids this week from dehydration. When I sip I feel like I'm getting nauseous after 2 or 3 sips. I'm getting very discouraged right now. My dr said next time I'll have to be admitted.

[kmiller 146]

New Carrie, sorry to hear about your problem. Have you tried Decaf green tea? It tends to settle the stomach without calories or caffeine. I get my fluids in that way.

Keep us posted, please.

[NewCarrie 4]

Haven't tried the green tea...thanks for the hint I'm up for anything right now.

[barebones 28]

I'm having a really hard time with drinking and would like any advice. I've had to receive 3 bags of IV fluids this week from dehydration. When I sip I feel like I'm getting nauseous after 2 or 3 sips. I'm getting very discouraged right now. My dr said next time I'll have to be admitted.

Hi Carrie, I have been having the same issue. My weight loss stalled and I wasn't getting in hardly any Water or Protein. I went to the doctor yesterday for my 6 week checkup and told them that everything I put in my mouth makes me nauseous so I can't eat and drink. They asked why I had not called and told them about the nausea. I WAS TRYING NOT TO WHINE! Anyway, the doctor explained this.... I am dehydrated and because of that, I am nauseated, so I don't eat Protein and I do t drink which causes dehydration. Which makes me

Nauseous so I don't eat or drink..... Get it ? It's a vicious cycle and hard to break ! But it's not! They gave me Zofran dissolving tablets for the nausea, so yesterday I took one and ate and drank and drank. And today I am drinking like crazy after taking the Zofran znd guess what?? I feel so much better !!! And I was down 2 pounds this morning !!! I wish I had asked for the nausea medication sooner !!!! Please everyone, don't be afraid to ask the doctor for nausea medication, it really, really, really helps !!!!

[my3stars 88]

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I had surgery on Monday and am using a coffee cup which helps me sip and I have it next to me and 30 min after a meal I just sip it two to three times every 15 minutes. Also try SF popscicles those hydrate you as well, good luck!

[NewCarrie 4]

Thanks Barebones...they did give me the script for Zofran but I was also trying to tough it out. I think I've gotten in about 20 oz today which was alot for me. Tomorrow I may just have to suck it up and use the meds.

[PaulB 346]

Keep sipping its hard in the beginning . Add Jello sugar free Popsicle . Try cristal light or any sugar free drink mix with Water. Just keep sipping it gets easer.

My doctor says 2 oz every 15 min

Good luck

Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

[luvlife 43]

Don't try to tough it out! Use the meds. It is much better than a stay at the hospital! Maybe after a few days u can try again with no meds...