Question about drinking liquids

[patrickgd 0]

I am now 8 days post op. Yesterday I had to get a Fluid IV because I've had Diahreeah everyday since surgery :w00t:. And yes I'm wondering will it ever stop ?

Anyway, I am now drinking as much fluid as possible. When I'm drinking I take small drinks and it seems that the liquid goies straight thru the stoma. Am I correct in assuming this? I have been drinking quite a bit. I don't want to overdo it and cause my band to slip but since it seems I have neverending diahreeah I have to stay hydrated. Example I drank a 32 oz. Power zero (SF poweraid) in about an hour. Is this ok?

So far I have'nt had a whole lot of responses to my questions, I hope that like the Diahreeah will change too.

[AngelWhisper 0]

I had diarrhea for about 2 weeks after surgery. I also got dehydrated and had to be readmitted to the hospital a few days after surgery. They freaked me out by telling me I was only allowed to drink an ounce an hour. When I told my surgeon this she laughed and said that was only supposed to be for the one day in the hospital. I've been drinking like I normally would ever since and haven't had problems. I think as long as you're not chugging it down then you should be fine.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Yes, liquids go straight through. You don't need to worry about it!

[patrickgd 0]

Yeah they freaked me out too. All this don't drink an hour before you eat and don't drink for 90 minutes after and only 3-4 oz. of Water per hour. That comes to like 8 oz. per day LOL, top that off with Diahreeah :w00t:

A person any person should get 64 oz. per day minumum.

Thanks for sharing Steph!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Once you start solid foods you are supposed to refrain from drinking any beverage with your meals. This becomes especially important as you get restriction. If you're in doubt, confirm it with your surgeon.

[patrickgd 0]

Once you start solid foods you are supposed to refrain from drinking any beverage with your meals. This becomes especially important as you get restriction. If you're in doubt, confirm it with your surgeon.

Oh yeah the've made that abundantly clear. But Thanks for chiming in.