Severe heat exhaustion after RNY...

[BlueBongo 52]

Had any one else had issues with heat and added stress to the body due to higher temperatures?

I knew this summer was going to be a challenge working on the tarmac that's 140+ degrees and am outside temperature upwards of 120+. I drink a ton of liquids....literally feels like a ton. I am outside at the airport most of my shift.... it finally happened that I passed out yesterday from severe heat exhaustion

I am gonna try drinking more coconut Water and definitely getting more electrolytes, as that's where my biggest issue has been in not replenishing those...some I only drink Water.< /p>

I was just curious if anyone else had adverse reactions to the higher temps as well and what you may have done to combat it? I've got a few more months of this junk... ugh. Lol.

Thanks!

[James Marusek 5,244]

Fat is a good insulator. As I lost weight, cold temperatures began to affect me more. I was actually more comfortable with the heat. But you are dealing with extreme heat.

[PrincessKeeper3 12]

I drink a lot of Powerade zero. It seems to help more when I feel

Dehydrated.

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[NewAngela 60]

I have been very dehydrated since surgery. I am on a diuretic for acne. I have just finally started to get enough salt and be able to drink enough to be less dehydrated. If you are in the heat, you may need extra salt and a lot of fluids. Consult with your physician/surgeon, but some people take salt pills if the bloodwork is showing low sodium or potassium. My post op diet has so much less salt, so I need to make sure to eat salty things to compensate. Coconut Water can be dehydrating possibly if you drink too much.

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[mngreeneyes 674]

I am training for a marathon this summer and I have been using Gatorade G2. It is similar to regular Gatorade, but has much fewer calories. Its 30 per serving. When I have a long run, it keeps my electrolytes up and gives me a few carbs to work with, not quite enough for what I am doing, but it sure helps. I mix it half and half with Water. My favorite is the Raspberry Lemonade. Good luck..

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[Karen Kenney 61]

That's crazy extreme weather, I think anyone would faint out there working in that heat. I also have a problem being dehydrated even though I drink tons, I only drink Water with electrolytes, plain water doesn't do it for me. I work about being dehydrated after surgery because I won't be able to drink as much. Definitely drink electrolytes and take breaks!

[BlueBongo 52]

Yeah, I do take breaks.. but it is still just crazy hot outside. I knew it was going to be a challenge. What I have been doing is keeping a small ice chest with fruit with me at my gate while working my flights and that has seemed to help wonders, as well as drinking a bit more stuff with electrolytes and getting a little more salt in as well.

Hoping I can be down to my goal by the end of summer or close to. I know I am only 4 months out, but I've been making decent progress and plan on keeping it up.. even with the crazy heat and the 150 degree temps on the tarmac at the airport, lol. On the plus side that only lasts for another couple months before the temperatures break with our weird monsoon season!

Thank you all for for your help!

[KristenLe 5,979]

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[NeedaBreak4Me 1,755]

I would be careful with the coconut Water though.... the sugars are quite high in some.

Try to cut down on the fruit, the sugar in them will also not help... maybe cucumbers or another high Water content might be a better choice.

Perhaps buy an electrolyte mix and have a glass everday.. try having some foods with a high water content... stay away from caffeine and foods that pull water from your system.

Also, wear a hat and cover up...

Thats the best advice an Australian who is used to high heats can give so far ☺