BDME 138 Posted October 22, 2017 Anyone having a hard time feeling and staying hydrated during the first week or so post op? I’m constantly thirsty and these little sips I have to take are no quenching my thirst. Water seems to give me the most trouble with air bubbles. I get most of my water intake in the form or peppermint tea. I want to chug a bottle of water so bad. Someone suggested ice. Any other suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eden30 111 Posted October 22, 2017 How long since your op BDME? Peppermint tea sounds a good idea, I might try that after mine! You’re doing SO WELL [emoji16] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDME 138 Posted October 22, 2017 How long since your op BDME? Peppermint tea sounds a good idea, I might try that after mine! You’re doing SO WELL [emoji16] Thank you!!!! I’m 9 days post op. 20 lbs down. Peppermint tea has been a life saver. I gave in yesterday and took some pretty rapid gulps of ice cold Water. I regret nothing. lol. The gas pain was minimal, I think because it was cold and I was standing up. But yeah the peppermint tea is amazing. If you’re feeling particularly bad try drinking the tea then laying down with a heating pad on your stomach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamingsmall 1,125 Posted October 22, 2017 I am 3 months post, and do not chug, others are able to, but ice makes me drink slower, so does Water, any mix of crystal light, warm tea works for me , so keep at it constant sipping with a timer on my phone helped. 1 BDME reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eden30 111 Posted October 22, 2017 Thank you!!!! I’m 9 days post op. 20 lbs down. Peppermint tea has been a life saver. I gave in yesterday and took some pretty rapid gulps of ice cold Water. I regret nothing. lol. The gas pain was minimal, I think because it was cold and I was standing up. But yeah the peppermint tea is amazing. If you’re feeling particularly bad try drinking the tea then laying down with a heating pad on your stomach. Thanks I def will try that. I must go and buy some. Continued congrats on your sucess [emoji16] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Missy161 395 Posted October 23, 2017 I'm 4 months out and still have trouble staying hydrated! It's a constant battle for me. I agree peppermint tea was a big help the first week. I still love all kinds of herbal tea hot or iced. Mich WHw 223, SW 217 CW 178.2 GW 135 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
