Could I be dehydrated?

[Steph W-O 75]

I'm 7 weeks post-op today. For the last 3-5 days, I've been waking up and feeling dehydrated. My fingers feel a little swollen and my urine is dark yellow. I've been very thirsty too. I have not changed my diet or exercise during this time and I always get at least 64oz Water each day (usually more). What could be going on ?

[Recycled 2,182]

If your always very thirsty, start by drinking more and see what happens.

[BigGirlPanties 957]

yes, start by drinking more... if you are not doing better, check with your doctor...

do you take Probiotics? some cause dry mouth, etc for people... I cannot use them, they do me WRONG ... so I went back to Miralax to help with my "problem"

[NMJG 1,266]

Sometimes 64 oz is not enough. It isn't for me. I usually have 16 oz of herbal tea at bedtime and I still have dark urine in the morning since surgery. Weird.

[Seela 1,187]

I personally had to increase to 80 oz or more to not feel dehtdrated. It's hard but it gets easier with time.

[Teachamy 1,042]

I would go to your doc. and ask for a simple urine test. They can "dip" your urine to make sure you're not spilling any evidence of infection, glucose, or Protein. If you're drinking 64 oz. a day, it seems odd to me that your urine is dark. You probably are just one of those people who require more than 64 oz., but I think it's a good idea to err on the side of caution and rule out everything else. Good luck!

[Steph W-O 75]

Thanks, everyone. Sounds like this could be completely normal but am following up with my doctor just to be sure. I'll keep you posted!

[wendybringhurstakrealtor 10]

Maybe your Vitamins are causing the dark urine color?

[Debi Amador 120]

Are you getting to much sodium or salt?

[Steph W-O 75]

I saw my doc today. He says that I'm back in ketosis. He says that I've lost so much weight so quickly that it was inevitable. I've lost 18% of my body weight in two months, which is apparently very fast. I'm doing well, so he told me to keep on chugging along! Thank you all very your feedback and suggestions!!!

Edited April 3, 2014 by Steph W-O