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@@tdawntaylor

Well, you're right. I enlarged it and read it. That makes no sense to me!

I drink 16 oz bottles of Water...in an hour...??

Decaf coffee, diluted grape juice, Protein shakes, milk....it all adds up for me.

Maybe double check with your dr or NUT...

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Hi everyone! It's been 2 years since my surgery and I still have a hard time drinking enough Water. unfortunately I also have ADHD and find it difficult to remember to drink enough water. I have posted a discussion regarding Vitamin Defiencies and would like some help with that if anyone would take the time to read and reply...Thank you

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@@tdawntaylor

I don't understand the 2oz per hour requirement. I was drinking much, much more than that, even in the hospital. I haven't had trouble drinking; in fact, I've been surprised that I haven't had to take itsy bitsy little sips. I'm not guzzling or gulping, but I take a normal drink. Then I take another one. And maybe another one. And I keep doing that throughout the day, when I can.

I only need to drink two Protein shakes a day (12 oz) so that helps.

hang in there and happy drinking!

Are you sure it's not a 2 oz per hour minimum and not an upper limit?

This is from my booklet. attachicon.gif ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1451354555.845750.jpg

I can see sipping that slowly the first day or two post-surgery because you have to, but not as you are healing and the swelling goes down.

Please double-check with your NUT. Staying hydrated and getting in your Protein is so critical. I'd hate to see you wind up in the ER.

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Talked to my nut today, and was told I can have up to 8oz of Water per hour, but limit other liquids to 2-3oz. Doing my happy dance and sipping on a big mug of water! ????????

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Talked to my nut today, and was told I can have up to 8oz of Water per hour, but limit other liquids to 2-3oz. Doing my happy dance and sipping on a big mug of water! ????????

That is great to hear!

That limit sounded more like a minimum than a maximum to me.

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