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Hi,

My understanding is that water/fluid goal is 64oz/day, and that in the beginning fluids should be taken in 1oz increments every 15 minutes. That's 16 hours of drinking every 15 minutes without fail. I'm barely awake 16 hours a day. How is this possible? Am I missing something?

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The first 5 days were really tough for me. I just did my best and I spent 24 hours in the hospital where they had me on IV fluids which helped "tank me up". I think I was in the 50 ounces range for those days. Now I can drink 4-8 ounces of Clear Liquids in an hour (I'm 3 weeks out) . I just started pureed foods and only was able to get in a few bites before feeling full. I know I will still need to get a good amount of Protein in through liquids for now as even 1/4 cup of refried Beans wasn't doable.

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Thank you for sharing! My surgery is this Wednesday! Feeling excited and a bit anxious.

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My first few days post op I didn't really measure the volume. I just took a sip every time I looked at the cup. I don't see any need to stress out about the 64 oz rule, as long as you are sipping and peeing the first 2-3 days.

Now that I am further out I am constantly drinking something. My Fluid intake is closer to 90oz a day.

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