Dehydration?

Well for about the 3rd time since my surgery, I was in the ER getting IV fluid for dehydration. This has been the only negative side effect of the surgery for me. I have had the flu for a few days and every time I get sick I end up dehydrated. Anyone else have this as a side effect? I am hoping I don't have to deal with this for the rest of my life. I have been miserable. I feel better tonite, but boy what a deal! Wendy

Wendy~ So sorry to hear about your trip to the ER!! That must be incredibly frustrating, not to mention dangerous. I don't get terribly dehydrated unless I go for multiple days without drinking very much water or if I've done a ton of exercising without rehydrating. Glad you're feeling better tonight, but be soooo careful. Hugs, Kerri

OH WENDY I am so sorry you had to encounter going to the ER for dehydration. I hope you dont have that for the rest of your life. HARD for me to give input i have not been sick but a stomach virus last December. HANG in there and im so glad to hear your feeling better now.

Hi Wendy. Sorry to hear about your visit to the ER for dehydration. I haven't had a flu or a cold since my RNY surgery so I can't offer any assistance. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Take it easy and drink those fluids... Hugs, Lucy

I sometimes have problems not getting enough liquids. In my case, I am quickly reminded of my oversight as gout will set up in my feet before I get dehydrated. Another fun (long term) side effect is that I will develop kidney stones if I do not drink enough. Since I just spent a week in the hospital getting stones removed that were stuck in both of my ureters (lazer lithotripsy), it is starting to get easier to remember to drink, drink, drink (I am apparently one of those people that has to learn things the hard way)

This has not been a good month at all for us Junies!! Good grief! Well I tell you what, we'll keep tabs on each other and make sure we are drinking proper amounts!! Hope you are feeling better soon. Wendy

So sorry to hear of your dehydration experience! Those iV's are awful but sure do the trick when you need it! I have not had this problem. Lord knows I do not always get all my fluids in though. Keep drinking Wendy and best of luck!