What was uour system for getting in fluids the first week out?

[Shiner86 60]

I Know everyone is different but looking at my first full day home stats ( and the color of my pee) and I def failed at getting all my fluids in. So my question is, what worked for you? I'm thinking of setting a timer to remind me to drink- was thinking every 5 minutes. Did you have something like this that forced you to focus throughout the day? Any ideas are appreciated!

[SeattleJane 11]

I rotate drinks. Sip of Water, than crystal light, then broth. Roaring these for me has helped me get the fields I need. I also use the crystal light to help cute the taste of the medication.

[MichiganChic 3,262]

I measured and kept Water near me at all times, and just sipped, sipped, sipped.

[latido 178]

I prepared chicken broth in 1-liter soda bottles for post-op. I also purchased a 2 oz. mini measuring cup and a pack of 1 oz. party shot glasses. I plan to set a timer, microwave the broth in the measuring cup, and drink it from the 1 oz shot glass or the measuring cup when 2 oz. are allowed. I plan to take my own broth to the hospital, since it is so much more nutritious and packed with Protein.

[paulapep 12]

Hot passion tea sweeten with monk sugar (splenda product) this morning worked for me, I drank nearly 7 oz in a sitting. I read somewhere on here to drink hot lemon tea in the am since the stomach is more swollen overnight from saliva. Yesterday my tummy felt like a swollen mess with all my Protein shakes so might do a few more warm liquids today.

[Chele H 427]

The only thing that worked for me was watching the clock on the cable box when I was watching TV. Every 5 minutes I took a little sip. Then after a few days I took a little sip after 3 minutes. Those little sips add up.

[BSU 61]

I tried timing it, then I discovered around day 3 or 4 that I could drink more than 1 oz of Water at a time. Being able to get down a good swallow or two at a time made all the difference for me. Protein is still more filling and takes longer to get down.

[McButterpants 2,846]

All of the above are great suggestions...

I kept my Water bottle with me all the time. I set a timer to chime every 5 minutes which reminded me to sip. I didn't get anywhere close to the minimum Water or Protein requirements for days, so don't stress it. Just do the best you can.

Also, I couldn't tolerate plain water after surgery - I switched to Propel Zero and Vitamin Water Zero (both zero calorie drinks) and that helped. I don't know why I don't like plain water after surgery - it's like drinking liquid sandpaper for some reason.

[Shiner86 60]

It makes me feel better knowing others didn't get to the minimums for a few days. I am concerned I will need to go back to the hospital and get fluids if I continue to not reach goals daily. I haven't gotten sick yet and learned I can take a whole shot glass worth of Fluid at one time. So that's nice, just need to know how long to weight till I take the next fluid shot! Can't wait till this is engrained in my head so I don't have to think about it all the time.

[jodyjetson 72]

I frozen my water bottle with some line juice. I even froze Water with lime juice in Popsicle forms which helped getting water in.

[Josh2xh 70]

It makes me feel better knowing others didn't get to the minimums for a few days. I am concerned I will need to go back to the hospital and get fluids if I continue to not reach goals daily. I haven't gotten sick yet and learned I can take a whole shot glass worth of Fluid at one time. So that's nice, just need to know how long to weight till I take the next Fluid shot! Can't wait till this is engrained in my head so I don't have to think about it all the time.

I am 8 weeks out and I have not hit my Water goal once. Today I joined a gym and did cardio for 45 minutes. I was thirsty after and downed 8 oz of Water in 6 seconds. I figured I was in for a lot of pain but nothing happened. I know this is stupid, but I was so impressed I downed another 8oz 5 minutes later. No issues...

I am hopeful can finally hit my goal tonight.

[macman 603]

My NUT had me drinking 4oz Protein Shake on the even hours and 4 oz Water on the odd hours all day long, 8am-11pm. It was easier to do when taken in small amounts

[Josh2xh 70]

My NUT had me drinking 4oz Protein Shake on the even hours and 4 oz Water on the odd hours all day long, 8am-11pm. It was easier to do when taken in small amounts

That is a good plan. I wish I had that for my first 2 week phase.