flipper72 36 Posted August 7, 2015 Who knew it would be this difficult to drink the 80-90z of liquids ...wowsers!!! I had to stay in the hospital one extra day due to swelling & nausea. But with all the anti nausea meds I was doing great on day three. Day 4...I'm home...set my alarms for 6am to start my drinking.....it's now 5pm and I've only had about 20 ounces....anyone else have this problem...or have any advice...dehydration would mean a trip to the ER and I'm definitely not down for that..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OKCPirate 5,323 Posted August 7, 2015 Just keep a bottle with you and sip constantly. It's important to keep any gall bladder problems from happening. You just have to go slow at first, your stomach is healing, but keep working it. You will be able to drink normally in a week. (OK, hopefully, that was my experience). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted August 7, 2015 It's very early days for you. Just keep sipping all day and you will be surprised what a few days difference will make. Congratulations on the surgery and I hope your recovery is speedy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elode 8,093 Posted August 7, 2015 @@flipper72 I think most people have that problem, I found drinking straight Water was much harder than drinking it with flavor, I finally switched over alternating between water and coconut water (which is a super hydrator) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cat268 26 Posted August 7, 2015 I found that ice Water was harder to drink than cool water. I left out the ice for the first few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OKCPirate 5,323 Posted August 7, 2015 @@cat268 - True, I still drink my Water at room temp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rp1980 116 Posted August 8, 2015 Even though I'm four months out, I've been battling a fever the past three days and it's been hard drinking enough Water because I'm so lethargic. So I went back to basics - I take a sip (roughly an ounce) every 10 min. I use the aqualert app as a reminder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xrayyoung22 16 Posted August 10, 2015 I started using a straw and was able to double the amount of Water each day. They originally told me not to use a straw but I asked the dr and he said it was fine if I could tolerate it. It does not hurt the sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevenv 483 Posted August 10, 2015 Drink your Protein. The clear punch-like kind. It goes down easier than Water and you get a double benefit. I used G2, it has some carbs, but quite frankly, I needed the short term energy. You can add Unjury no flavored protein to it as well. 30 calories for a 20 ounce bottle for Gatorade G2). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsguy99 7 Posted August 11, 2015 Congratulations on having the surgery!!! I worried about the fluids myself, but after several days, as the other posts state, I my liquid intake increased substantially. Since my sleeve, I've been on the borderline of constantly thirsty, so that helps me to get my fluids in (I used to drink at least a gallon of Water PLUS a day). Just remember that when your newly stitched up stomach tells you that it's "full", it's REALLY FULL! (I overdrank Water one evening and it was just backed up in my esophagus... and it could not go down, so....you know....). I learned my lesson to pay attention to what my belly tells me when it comes to drinking my water/fluids, as well as eating my meals. Good luck, and again, congratulations!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flipper72 36 Posted August 11, 2015 Thank you all so much!! I'm 1 week out and I feel amazing. I've been off pain and nausea meds for three days now....I'm enjoying Protein Shakes, yogurt and Popsicles with no issues....vitamins are going well...I'm hitting at least 10k steps a day according to my Fitbit....the only real side effect is gas....but from what I read...that's normal...and I'm still sleeping in a recliner...but it's a comfy one...so it's not too bad. I have to share...PB2...which is powdered peanuts is amazing when added to choc Protein shake....it's like a Reese shake...yum!! My husband even loved it and he's a hardcore sweets guy lol. Hope you're all doing great!! ???????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newbeginnings1965 48 Posted August 15, 2015 I am 18 days out and my dr wants me to keep to about 60 oz since more could hurt tummy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
