Drinking in the hospital

[workingmotherofthree 24]

So, I had my pre-op appointment yesterday and one of the nurses said that I will only be given 30cc's of Water in the hospital. I did re-ask her and yes she said 30cc's which is 2 tbs. I am wondering if this is accurate. Wouldn't they want us to drink. Pre op is a different facility than the hospital.

Thoughts, thanks

[worm2872 635]

I was only given 20CC at a time. I had to drink it over a half hour. They start you out very very slow. And even with it being so little, it can be a challenge. Your pouch is so delicate you can't run the risk of busting it open. You'll be fine. :-)

[workingmotherofthree 24]

Thanks for your note. The nurse said that this waste grand total of what I would get before I went home and that is what shocked me. I appreciate you telling me that they start us slow at least I can hope to try drinking more than 30cc's in 3 days. Again thanks

[Nicole K 352]

Same here. You've got your iv supplying you liquids. They brought me chicken broth. Protein shake, apple juice but not until next day. Nothing day of surgery. Just a stick with a sponge to wet the inside of my mouth. You will need Chapstick. Major dry mouth and lips.

DOS 12/17/12

[workingmotherofthree 24]

Thanks Nicole. I purchased this new blistex gel Chapstick and had my husband try it as he is a truck driver and always chapped and he stole it so I need to buy more before wed the 23rs. I also got regular Chapstick too which is a gold standard.

[Nicole K 352]

Thanks Nicole. I purchased this new blistex gel Chapstick and had my husband try it as he is a truck driver and always chapped and he stole it so I need to buy more before wed the 23rs. I also got regular Chapstick too which is a gold standard.

Good luck, you will be fine. I never felt any different on the inside. No pain. The only pain was the laproscopic sites on the outside.

DOS 12/17/12