water?

hi family!! i'm 3 weeks out down 33lb's.but can not get more than 24oz of water in.my skin is VERY dry which has me wondering if im dehydrated? thanks 4 any replys~SharonBurch

That doesn't sound like enough water. If you're not very active, maybe it is enough to get by. I know what you mean, am having trouble getting enough water in on most days. Just doesn't seem like there is room and it doesn't feel right to force it in - though some days I can't get enough - probably from too much salt in foods those days.

HI I ALMOST HAVE TO FORCE MYSELF TO DRINK WATER. MY DOC TOLD ME THE WATER WAS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANYTHING ELSE. WHAT I'VE TRIED TO DO ALSO IS DRINK V-8 JUICE OR PROTEIN SHAKES TO TRY AND KEEP HYDRATED.

Hi, Sharon. I've had problems with water, too, but I've found that some of the fruit flavored waters, like Fruit 2O go down pretty easily. I've also found that hot tea is very soothing and goes down real good for me. I also count the water in soups and other drinks as part of it.

My nutritionalist told me to try sugar free popsicles to boost my liquid intake during the day. they count about 2.5 ounces each. It helps me. gets me up to 32 ounces. And I also freeze my water bottles so the water stays very cold during the day. I can't handle it unless it is very very cold. Hope this helps.

Sharon, I had my surgery done open on October 26th. I am 4 weeks out and down 38 lbs but can't drink water. Water cold or warm hurts my stomach and makes it ache. I told me doctor and she told me to just drink Crystal Light to get my liquids in. Needless to say, she never heard of anyone not being able to tolerate water, but that's me. I've even tried switching waters, but still the same thing. I tried water once again last night with the same results. I can only get in about 24 ounces of Crystal Light myself. If you find out anything that can help up get anymore liquids in , please let me know. Monice