Getting Fluids In...UGH

[beylove 22]

Another thing you can do is buy/make a Water bottle with times marked on it like this:

I can't do it, because I need my Water to be ICE cold, so I need to use opaque, double-walled, insulated bottles. But if you don't need to keep ice in your water and can just use a clear plastic bottle, this would work well.

Where did you get this water bottle?

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

Where did you get this Water bottle?

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I didn't. I just found that picture on google. You could easily make your own with a clear plastic bottle and a Sharpie.

[1cutiejulie 72]

I've had this same problem and I'm 2 weeks in. I was so upset because I loved drinking Water pre-op. Honestly I've tried 4 different brands of Water (I know it's weird) and found that Evian with lots of ice helps. Try different temps and different brands of water... It works for me

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This has helped my tremendously. I thought I was the only one having problems with the brands of water. I HATE Dasani and if that's the only brand around...well...I guess that bottle would last a looong while. Haven't tried Evian but will. I'm a Fuji girl right now which sucks because it's expensive. Oh well enough with my rambling. Lol Have a great day!

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[TJs_Dad2012 246]

I struggle a lot also...they want two full Protein shakes and 64oz of Water which has been impossible. Most days i focus on 1 shake and hydrate as much as i can...working on this right now.

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[Megall9 268]

I'm so glad to see this topic! I'm 3 days post op and really struggling to get my fluids in. Today if I get in the entire bottle of Water I've been working on the last hour, I'll have gotten in 40 oz of Fluid, that's including a Protein shake. I'm supposed to get 60-80g Protein but so far today am sitting at 21. And it's 8pm I know it's something that I need to work up to, but how long does it take before you are reaching your Fluid and protein goals? I go back to work in about a week and a half, and am stressing about it a little.

[Chrissy Shay 3]

I have found that sugar free Popsicles are helpful in that arena.

Pedialyte had popsicles as well

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

I'm so glad to see this topic! I'm 3 days post op and really struggling to get my fluids in. Today if I get in the entire bottle of Water I've been working on the last hour, I'll have gotten in 40 oz of Fluid, that's including a Protein shake. I'm supposed to get 60-80g Protein but so far today am sitting at 21. And it's 8pm I know it's something that I need to work up to, but how long does it take before you are reaching your Fluid and protein goals? I go back to work in about a week and a half, and am stressing about it a little.

You just have to keep working at it. I was able to get mine in more easily once the internal swelling went down by the two week mark.

[TJs_Dad2012 246]

I still can't get both my shakes in most days. If i do, i feel like I've eaten a loaf of bread. I focus on one and hydrating, if i feel good after that, I'll push another shake

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[drey 20]

Well I'm 3 weeks out and back at work and still barely get on 40 oz. I'm dr told me not to worry about how many grams of anything right now. I measure stuff in teaspoons at this stage.

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[Read2016 658]

I'm still pre- op but have a question.... See many post about how hard it is to get the Water down. Sounds like it would be easy, what makes it so difficult?

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Edited May 12, 2016 by nyteacher125

[cindyw41 761]

I'm still pre- op but have a question.... See many post about how hard it is to get the Water down. Sounds like it would be easy, what makes it so difficult?

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Your stomach is swollen post op and a lot smaller.

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[Read2016 658]

Thanks for answering... Makes sense... Hope your doing well on your journey

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[TJs_Dad2012 246]

Your pouch is about 1.5oz...it does not feel good to stretch it with anything

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[Read2016 658]

Right now I feel like I can't eat enough so the idea of all this is hard to imagine. Thanks for the insight... Hope your journey is going well

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

@ The restriction with liquids is temporary and due to internal swelling and trauma. Not everyone even experiences it at all and some people take longer than others to heal up. But once you are healed, liquid passes through your sleeve as quickly as you drink it, so it will no longer be a problem.