I miss water

[newammie78 23]

Hello all! So happy I came upon this app! Have felt very lost and uninformed. I am 37. I'm about 5wks post op from gss. I am down 36 pounds. my biggest issue right now is I stay very thirsty. For Water specifically. I eat ice chips a lot. Does this get easier?

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[Butterflywarrior 241]

I don't understand why your not sipping Water? ? Is there a reason your not at this point??

[newammie78 23]

I can sip Water but after an ounce I get nauseated and have to wait 30 minutes or so. Its very unsatisfying.

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[Butterflywarrior 241]

Can you ask for anti nausea meds? I say this only bc being thirsty is a sign of dehydration and that's really bad post surgery for si much so I'm concerned your not getting enough fluids unless you're tollerating popsicles and SF drink replacements for now

I've heard some ppl find Water very nauseating and say it's better super cold or slightly infused perhaps??

It's also likely this will be temporary...

[newammie78 23]

I will ask for the anti nausia meds....I eat ice chips literally all day

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[glitter eyes 1,398]

Maybe try some fluids other than plain Water. I was one who suffered nausea from plain water and it last two years post op. I had to drink things like propel, Vitamin water zero or add flavor drops to my water. Try different types of water. Some people also do better with varying temperatures.

I did better with things ice cold, but I have read on this site that some people do better at room temperature or even warm herbal teas. It's one big experiment to find what works best for you!!

Good luck and congrats on your surgery.

[newammie78 23]

Thank you...I will try those

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[newammie78 23]

@@glitter eyes. Do you still drink Protein shakes? Or do u have a fav? I have eas but its unpleasant

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[dlp712 11]

6 wks out. Before surgery I had to have my Water room temp. After sleeve I have to have ice cold - Weird

[newammie78 23]

Dlp712 I definitely have to drink or sip it super cold

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[newammie78 23]

@@dlp712 what are your preferences in Protein shakes?

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[Havasumoma 250]

@@dlp712 what are your preferences in Protein shakes?

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I discovered Atkins Protein Drink (lemon) today. Think mild lemonade with 20g of Protein. It also comes in orange and berry.

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[newammie78 23]

I like berry! But being 5wks post op I think I'm supposed to be aiming a lot higher for protien. I think so anyway. I'm really in the dark, I did not research before hand. But I like actual patient answers as opposed to clinical results you know.

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[tenseintexas 182]

If my Water is not almost frozen I can't drink it- so weird. I was so thirsty at that time too- was drinking way way over 64 oz - now I can't even get in 20 currently. Great luck to you! Great suggestions here

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[dlp712 11]

Amyreborn I tried a lot of different one. I can old drink Premier Protein. I bought the Atkins orange. It was ok