Dehydrated

[Mrs.W 15]

I'm one week post op and still very tired. I have had to go to the hospital daily to receive IV maintenance fluids because I have not been able to drink enough. Anyone else dehydrated? Any advice?

[PatientEleventyBillion 851]

Drink more.

[rainyann 118]

In the beginning I carried a water bottle around with me and constantly sipped

good luck

[MeltsIntoWonder 125]

You have to force yourself to drink. If plain Water doesn't go down easily, try diluting some juice, have some Decaf tea, or some warm broth. Experiment with different temperatures - some people find that warm or room temperature liquids go down more easily. I promise you will start to feel better if you keep yourself hydrated.

[kimberb 323]

My surgeon suggested room temperature liquids or warm were best right after the surgery. I followed that and had no problems. I was only required to get 32oz of Fluid the first 2 weeks.

[YeaMe 246]

I used a child's sippy cup - seriously. I too was severely dehydrated and became so dizzy I could hardly walk. It took a good 2 weeks to be able to start getting any amount of Water down.

[Mrs.W 15]

6 hours ago, rainyann said:

In the beginning I carried a Water bottle around with me and constantly sipped

good luck

I carry a Water bottle with me...I can't seem to "push" any more down....thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.

[Mrs.W 15]

3 hours ago, MeltsIntoWonder said:

You have to force yourself to drink. If plain Water doesn't go down easily, try diluting some juice, have some Decaf tea, or some warm broth. Experiment with different temperatures - some people find that warm or room temperature liquids go down more easily. I promise you will start to feel better if you keep yourself hydrated.

I forgot that I can try warm broth...I will try that this weekend...maybe hubby will pick up some Vietnamese Pho and leave the broth for me...yummy thanks.🤗😀

[Mrs.W 15]

2 hours ago, YeaMe said:

I used a child's sippy cup - seriously. I too was severely dehydrated and became so dizzy I could hardly walk. It took a good 2 weeks to be able to start getting any amount of Water down.

Great idea...I was very dizzy and talking incoherently...that's when my husband took me to the hospital. I also had a hiatal hernia repair when I was sleeved...so that makes for a bit more swelling and pain😝 One day at a time...

[Rhalyn 26]

I received IV fluids at home for 2 weeks because I couldn't keep anything down. My first month after surgery was rough. I am over 2 months out now and feeling great so it does get better. Hope you feel better soon.

[Mrs.W 15]

Rhalyn,

Glad to know it doesn't last....I'm so ready to feel better.