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So, since I've been home I've had rather dark looking urine. I drink Water throughout the day. I'm not sure how I can drink more. Am I dehydrated or is something else going on? Just asking to make sure I'm not needing to move faster to see my dr. Have an appt Tuesday.

Surgery Date: August 9th

HW: 235

SW: 220

CW: 208

Goal Weight: 140

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just because you're drinking "throughout the day" doesn't mean you're drinking enough.

one way to be sure - get a 64oz water bottle. fill it every morning. finish it by the time you go to bed every night. if you do that for a few days and your urine is still dark, it's doctor time... there might be a kidney issue.

but def do what i said before going to the dr so he doesn't just tell you "you're not drinking enough". take one variable out of the equation so you aren't wasting his time or yours.

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Many surgeons use the 'pee test' to know if you're drinking enough. Your urine should be very light by mid day. If not, drink more.

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Thank you both!


Surgery Date: August 9th
HW: 235
SW: 220
CW: 208
Goal Weight: 140

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Mine was dark and stinky. In part because I was peeing out all the anesthesia and drugs and everything that I went on in my poor body. Keep drinking. My NUTR recommended drinking salty broth to help with dehydration.

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Out of curiosity are you on the bariatric vitamins/b12 ?

Many peoples urine turns like neon yellow from excessive b Vitamins

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Out of curiosity are you on the bariatric vitamins/b12 ?

Many peoples urine turns like neon yellow from excessive b vitamins

Ohhhhh..... yeah, I'm taking Thiamin/B1. Maybe that's what it is? 🤞🏻🤞🏻


Surgery Date: August 9th
HW: 235
SW: 220
CW: 208
Goal Weight: 140

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1 minute ago, Losing in NWAR said:


Ohhhhh..... yeah, I'm taking Thiamin/B1. Maybe that's what it is? 🤞🏻🤞🏻


Surgery Date: August 9th
HW: 235
SW: 220
CW: 208
Goal Weight: 140

Is it bright yellow (like a neon marker) or amber (like maple syrup)

Neon is almost certainly the Vitamins

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Is it bright yellow (like a neon marker) or amber (like maple syrup)

Neon is almost certainly the vitamins

It's darker. If you look in the toilet, the dark is at the bottom of the toilet.


Surgery Date: August 9th
HW: 235
SW: 220
CW: 208
Goal Weight: 140

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Just try to increase your Water. Tuesday is soon enough to see your Doc. (Unless of course you develop other symptoms).

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