Question:
I had the Mini Gastric Bypass(MGB) back in 2003 and joined this forum to explore.
I have notice that most of the people on this forum have had the RNY.. could someone please tell me why you drink so much water.. are you required to drink a lot of water or are you able to subsitute with juices, gatorade/proel??? Thanks in advanc, DS — ds (posted on December 9, 2005)
December 9, 2005
Hi! I also had the MGB in 2000. Since I have left the "clique",
I have learned so much about what I am supposed to be doing. Hydration is
extremely important since we do not absorb like regular people do.
Gatorade has alot of sugar, however, it is good for the sodium because we
don't, again, retain the fluids in our body like we should. I, myself,
can't stand Gatorade. So I tend to stay with water. Another important
thing I learned, too late, of course, is do not drink while you eat. Think
about it. Our tummy is so small that if you fill it with fluids while you
eat, how much nutrition are we really going to get from our food? Stay
with this group. You will learn so much!! Great to have you aboard!!
huggzz
— shoutjoy
December 9, 2005
thanks Paula..
I appreciate that very much!!! Back in 2003 I was told by Dr. H. and a few
of the "old-timers" never drink while your eating and that is one
rule I try very hard to follow. It basically just pushes the food out
before nutrietunal value. But lately, I have found that I am drinking
while I eat.. and not only that but I find myself "craving"
sugar/junk food.. don't want to go down that path again.. thoughts/comments
about the sugar cravings?? I have gained 5lbs since the beginning of nov.
which, in turn, I don't think that's a lot and I can accept that.. but I
don't want to continue to each sugary stuff.. I am burnt out on the
gatorade but I substitute propel for the value of gatorade!!
Talk to you soon..
DS
— ds
December 9, 2005
Dr. requirement of water for me was minimum 64 oz. I can do 120 oz a day
of a mix of water and Fruit 2O. I could do fruit juices but do I want to
go back that route? I believe they helped put the weight on....I always
drank alot of them. Sometimes I could drink 64 oz in soda and juice in one
day and never think about the calories. I am not getting anything from
juice that I really need so I don't do it much anymore. Now its like a
treat.
— dcox94
December 9, 2005
The idea is that we need the fluids. Most people do water as it has no
calories in it. However....you can drink anything you want. Be aware of
sugar in gatorade, propel, juices etc. There are a lot of people who drink
Crystal Light....you can drink tea (herbal if you're concerned about the
caffeine) or other caffeine-free beverages. If you are not having problems
with dehydration, then whatever you're doing is obviously working. The
reason we stress water/fluids so much is that it's easy for us to get
dehydrated now since we have such small stomachs and can't just chug the
fluids when we get thirsty any more. Carmen
— kccjer
December 10, 2005
Supplements are a better way to get you vitamins and minerals than fruit
juices, gatorade, etc. Those beverages give you a lot of unneccessary
sugars that in turn increase your appetite by hiking your insulin levels.
Hydration is critical. You should drink about 2 quarts/day. So water,
fresh squeezed lemonade with artificial sweeteners, or even highly diluted
juice are better alternatives.
— aferda
December 10, 2005
I stick to sugar free or limited calorie liquids (all count everything
-what I mix protein in, etc. as liquid). There is anothe reason to drink
lots of fluids. WHen you are losing weight you are breaking down lots of
fats and proteins and you need to flush thos by-products out of yor system.
High protein diets and fal break down lead to the risk of kidney stones.
The increased water also facilitates weight loss. Best Wishes for your
continued success. Valerie
— *Ladybug *.
December 11, 2005
WE have to have at least 64 ounces a day of liquids, which can be juice,
decaf coffee, or decaf tea, aas well as other beverages. Since I cannot
drink juice because of the sugar, I drink mostly water. We are not
supposed to drink carbonated beverages. We need to keep hydrated and keep
our systems going, as well as feel full from the liquids.
— Novashannon
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