So thristy!!!

Is anyone else having an issue with thirst? I cannot get enough to drink. I am always so thirsty and with precious little room in my new mini-stomach , I cannot get my thirst quenched. At first I was drinking Crystal Lite but then switched to water when I saw that CL has added sodium and I thought that might be part of the reason I was so thirsty. Helped, but not as much as I hoped. I asked about the thirst at my postop follow-up appointment and they said it should pass with time (?). I don't see why that would happen, but I'm waiting!! Any suggestions? I am thinking maybe a Gatorade like drink with no sugar? Does that exist?

How much fluid are you getting?

Should have mentioned ... I'm doing good at getting 60-80 oz of water per day. Basically water all the time except those 90 minute eating windows (no water 30 minutes before, during, or 30 minutes after). That 90 minutes is like torture!!

I feel ya...My lips are always so dry. I too was doing crystal light, with no result....I did try some pickle juice....ewww..I know but my kids were eatting pickles and I wanted one so bad so what the heck I tried a little bit and it helped alittle....Hhmmm I hope we get this under control....

Hi Jessica, I used to drink water all day before surgery. And now if I drink too much, I feel like a walking water balloon. I slosh when I walk. So I do drink water during the day, but I also chew or suck on ice chips to keep me from feeling so thirsty all the time. I hope that helps Cindy

Jessica ... I know how you are feeling. I went from drinking up to 4 litres of water per day to barely having 1/2 cup of water. What I have found to be a god send are POPSICLES. Oh man .. I tell you have never enjoyed anything as much in my life as I do popsicles lately. Though I do try not to bite so that they last longer Good luck darlin! Monique

I feel like the Sahara Desert in my mouth. Popsicles help the best for me

Make sure you are eating moist foods. I'm only 3 days post and no sign of solid food in sight but I would think that would help- during at least part of the 90 minute dry time. As for the rest of the time I would just try everything the grocery store has to offer. That's what I plan on doing with the foods I have to eat & things to drink. I haven't had popsicles yet because jell-o is my new first love but I bet that would help a lot. Good luck!

Got some popsicles!!! They are great. Thanks for the tip.