Fluids HELP

[Redmond 7]

Starting to panic a little. 7 days post op sleeve. Drank 1200ml yesterday and drank 2 litres too day. CAN I DRINK 2 much (water only) ?

[Mountaingal 322]

I doubt you can drink too much Water. Just don't glug it down.

[Djmohr 6,965]

It is possible to over drink and flush all the salt out of your system but it is really hard to do. You have to drinks gallons and sweat like crazy.

The signs of this is when you start to get dizzy and feel feint. I know this only because it happened to me and I was told to add a drink with electrolytes as part of my regimen or add salt to my Water.

I just simply backed off a little on the Water.< /p>

[Redmond 7]

Thanks Folks

[NikkiDoc 312]

I routinely drink 80 to 90 (2300-2600 ml) ounces a day including days I am not sweating a lot. You should be fine. Technically you can drink too much Water but we are talking gallons at a time. I would think so soon after surgery it would be hard for you to get in your Protein and too much Water. I am almost 10 months out from my surgery.

I was consistently drinking 64 oz (1900 ml) about 4 weeks after surgery. It took me that long to get to 64 oz since I had to change my habit of not drinking water, I had to figure out how to flavor my water so I would drink it and I had to figure out I drink more with a straw than without. (I know bad WLS patient to use the straw.) But the straws worked for me. I used to be a diet soda and iced tea drinker. I now use MIO water flavorings.

[Redmond 7]

Thanks NikkiDoc.

[newmebithebypass 713]

I am wondering about too much as well I can chug about 2-3 liters at a time but I'm still pre op

Edited December 3, 2015 by cancer91vsg

[dietbelle 36]

I am going to have a gastric sleeve and looking at Water ( very necessary) Is it easier to drink warm water or room temperature water than icy water? Do herbal teas count as water or is this on top of what you are to drink? I am seeing the Dr for my first visit next week and my biggest concern is lack of nutrients in my system. Anyone having Vitamin injections?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I am going to have a gastric sleeve and looking at Water ( very necessary) Is it easier to drink warm Water or room temperature water than icy water? Do herbal teas count as water or is this on top of what you are to drink? I am seeing the Dr for my first visit next week and my biggest concern is lack of nutrients in my system. Anyone having Vitamin injections?

Yes, for some cold water is easier, for others room temperature is easier, and for others warm water is easier post-op. For me, it has varied. I preferred room temp earlier post-op but it varies some now. Just sip it however you prefer.

As far as I was told, any non-carbonated Decaf beverage counts toward my Fluid totals, so decaf tea is just fine.

As to Vitamin injections, I think I received some in my IV while in the hospital but I'm not sure.

Once I was advised to start taking Vitamins at I believe one week post op, I just took regular Vitamins. My C and Calcium are chewable, my B-12 is sublingual, and the rest are tablets. I haven't had any problems taking them. Just don't take them all at once. My surgeon gave me a recommended schedule along with the recommended amounts.

Best of luck with your surgery.