I just found you

Hi everyone! I just found this board with everyone that had surgery in the month of February and I am so excited. I normally post on the Tennessee board and they were all such a big help but to have people that are going through what I am at approximately the same time will be great. I had lap rny on 2/1/07 and I have lost 42 lbs. I am very excited about that! I only have 75 lbs to go to my goal weight which is 140-145. One thing I am having a problem with is that I am so thirsty all the time and just want to chug my water, since I can't I sip it all day and sometimes forget that I need to eat something. Anyone else have this problem? I am wondering if this thirst is normal or if I just drank alot before my suregery. I was a huge soda drinker probably a 12 pack of pepsi a day, and now all I drink is water. Well I can't wait to get to know you all and hope I can help anyone if they need it. Nicole

Hi Nicole, I had surgery on feb. 28 and have lost 17 pounds. On Thurs. I start back to work on light- duty. I miss my diet pop. But I'm being good and drinking the water. Good luck to you. Cindy

How much water a day are you drinking??

I'm forgetting to eat too! Right now, it's easier for me to drink then to worry about what to eat! HA!! From a TMI standpoint, my urine color is darker than I'd like so I've been OBSCESSED with drinking more water to flush my system. You're definitely not the only one!

OMG - I am having the same problem. I'm drinking 32+ oz of water a day, what my surgeon recommended for now (I'm only 3 weeks out) and I am constantly thirsty. Like you, I just want to chug my water, and at times have even forgotten to be careful and taken a big gulp, then ended up with such a stomach ache I needed to lay down to let the water pass. I miss my diet pepsi, but have found Fruit2O is helpful as well as Crystal Light. Julie