Dehydration- Day 5 Post Op

[Memily 86]

Hello, so it is day 5, so far things have been fairly good. For the most part it only hurts to stand up and sit down. I have been working so hard to stay hydrated but today I feel like I could be becoming dehydrated. I have been drinking Water since I woke up and still have a constant thirst and feel more tired than I have the last few days. Any suggestions??

[Tink22-sleeve 528]

how many ounces are you getting, do you think? Is your urine concentrated? Any dizziness?

Try chewing on ice> Sonic has the BEST ice for chewing. trust me on this. Also, 44 ounces of ice equal 22 ounces of Fluid.

Get someone to go to sonic for you

[LoveAfterWLS 62]

I got dehydrated when I was about four weeks out. My surgeon was out of town and my PCP was closed for a week for vacation and I was fighting going to the ER because I knew they would admit me. My ex husband is a critical care nurse so we had my PCP call in a script for fluids. He picked them up at the pharmacy and came to my house and gave them to me. Clearly everyone can't do that but my point is, don't wait. I was in really bad shape by the time I finally sought help for it. After I got only two bags of Fluid, I felt like a new woman and have remained hydrated ever since. It's worth the trip to your doctor or ER to feel better.

Good luck and feel better!

[Memily 86]

Thank you both for the input. I was starting to feel dizzy and I went and got some Power Aide Zero, it seemed to work. My urine is not nearly as dark anymore and I feel much better. I am not at my own house, we drove 3 hours the day I got out of the hospital so a small town to be with my dad for the Holiday. So far every day a new different thing has come up that I just wish I was closer to the doctors I know. I don't even know if there is a doc in this town.

[LoveAfterWLS 62]

Before I decided to go in for fluids my doctor's office said to drink G2 and/or pedialyte. I was just too far gone to be able to pull myself out of it but you probably still have time. Just keep sipping!

[Gelica 18]

I'm in the same boat been trying so hard to get liquids in buy having a hqrd time. My husband wants to take me to the er. But I keep wanting to try get Water in on my own. I don't know if I should just give in.

[Memily 86]

I think I was able to pull myself around. Today drinking Water has been much easier for me.....I don't have the need to "sip" it as much. I no longer am drinking out of the small ounce cups the doctor gave me. Feeling much better, I wake up and take a heartburn med and gas ex and it has helped me consume my fluids and Protein much better. Curious as to what my weight it but not weighing myself until this drain comes out.

[jatherley 126]

I'm in the same boat been trying so hard to get liquids in buy having a hqrd time. My husband wants to take me to the er. But I keep wanting to try get Water in on my own. I don't know if I should just give in.

Try drinking some G2 it helps. I also struggle with my fluids. I'm 3 months out and litterly forget to drink when I get busy. Since I have so much more energy I'm busy all the time. I drink a 12 oz bottle of G2 a day in addition to as much water as I can get in. I also set an alarm on my phone to remind me to drink. Hope that helps.

[Gelica 18]

Actually hubby took me to er last night 3 iv bags later bavk at home and trying to get fluids down. From Water, herbal tea, g2 with ice chips, and jello(that was not easy to grt down). I still feel sleepy and tired though.

[jatherley 126]

Actually hubby took me to er last night 3 iv bags later bavk at home and trying to get fluids down. From Water, herbal tea, g2 with ice chips, and jello(that was not easy to grt down). I still feel sleepy and tired though.

Sorry you had to go in but if you required that many bags sounds like you really needed to go. I've also given in before and got IV fluids. You should start feeling better soon. Keep Working on your fluids. It will get better I promise.

[Gelica 18]

Yep also found out my potassium was low