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OK so this may sound like a super dumb question and I apologize.

How many minutes do you usually space between sips of plain Water during an hour? I was told that it didn't matter as long as I tolerated water without pain, but I've been drinking so much water per hour I'm afraid I'm going to expand my pouch.

My mouth has been so dry and my urine (sorry for TMI) hasn't been clear and the surgeon says it's because instead of 64 oz I should be aiming for 100 oz.

Ugh.

This is so frustrating. I'm so paranoid I'm going to wreck my pouch but at the same time dehydration is no fun.

Edited by kc892020

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Water can not stretch your pouch

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you won't expand your pouch. Fluids go in one end of your pouch and out the other.

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No such thing as a "dumb question." That is why they want you to stop drinking 30 min prior to eating and not drink during meals as it will flush food right thru your pouch. My doctor says this only applies starting with soft foods in stage 3. So, no Water shouldn't harm your pouch now.

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Water goes straight through you

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