Dehydration...ugh

Hi all - Since about 2 a.m. last night, I have felt lightheaded. It kind of surprised me because I have felt pretty good up until that point. At first I thought maybe I was tired, since I am not sleeping well. But, I just unrinated a little bit ago and it was darker than usual. So, I upped my Gatorade. I've been having frequent diarrhea - so I though perhaps this is draining me faster than I can intake. I've been walking today - two times for a total of 20 minutes. The second time, however, I was very lightheaded. I was going to ask for advice, but I knew you all would say, "call the doctor." haha So, I did. He was paged and he called me right back. I felt so bad for taking him away from New Year's Day. He told me to significantly up my gatorade intake in addition to my water and broths. I asked if I needed to stay ahead of the diarrhea - he said yes. He said it will take 24 hours for me to get things back in balance. He also told me to only walk 10 minutes at a time - five in one direction; five to return. I seriously thought I was drinking ample amounts - but I guess I wasn't. So, this is a message to anyone who is considering the surgery or who is newly post-op, be ready to drink, drink, drink. There's no time to miss food when you drink like this! Ok Just wanted to share! Glub...Glub... Melissa

How do you drink Gatorade? I thought it was full of sugar. Donna

I am dehydrated. I have to go back to the hospital tomorrow. How are you allowed to have gatorade? If I could have it I might be able to get the liquids down. I just can not take anymore water or crystal light. They make me so sick to my stomach.