Fluids

[bgirl505 1]

I had RNY on 7/15. I've lost 35 prior & 17 since. I'm doing great with Vitamins & Protein Drinks. I'm doing okay with foods(can't eat as much as recommended bc I'm full or no appetite). But I am struggling to drink all my other fluids each day! How are you getting your fluids in?

#frustrated

[leanne1126 84]

It took me over a month to be able to drink the 64 Oz daily. Just keep sipping!

[bgirl505 1]

Glad to know its not 'abnormal'.

Thanks!

[The Candidate 3,215]

Are you able to stomach broth and sugar free Popsicles? Maybe some Water flavoring like crystal light? Good luck!

[bgirl505 1]

I can stomach all fluids. I'm eating scrambled eggs & yogurt, etc. And for the most part I can handle it. I just feel like there is not enough hours in my day for fluids...small slow sips...if I drink too much or too fast I get horrible heartburn especially from plain Water. I guess I just have to keep sipping lol

[F4T-TRAP 37]

Just takes time. It took me a while before I could get to 64oz of just Water alone. I was instructed 64oz of Clear Liquids, but I always wanted it to be just water, not counting anything like broth. Now I can hit 80oz daily with no problems. Just have to keep a water bottle nearby. I use one with measurements on the side, 20oz, and just keep taking swigs from it regularly.

[Steve Puckett 33]

I had problem too. Don't worry a little over a year out and I drink almost 200 oz. a day !

[TXMissy 211]

It gets easier. I'm about 3 1/2 months out. For me it start at 6 am and I keep drinking until 11. I'm up on100 oz a day. You have to keep drinking. In the beginning I though I would never hit 64. Now before I leave for work I have already had 32.

[bgirl505 1]

Thanks everyone! I'm glad to hear it gets better!