dehydration?

I havent had a migrane since my surgery well guess what today I have one and feel like crap.....but now Im wandering if im dehydrated ....I have been takin water pills cause ive gained 9 lbs and I dont drink my water just tea... can some1 tell me the symptoms of bein degydrated please....Love Marsha

I get headaches if I don't get enough water... and a terribly dry tongue in the middle of the night!My daily intake is about 8 cups per day; not including foods that are juicy...  so 64 oz water!

If you bend over to touch your toes then stand up and are dizzy,  you could be dehydrated already.

Taking water pills could mess-up your potassium level.  Eating a banana might not be enough, but it is a good idea.  

Here's an earlier post from the Nutrition Board... Hope that it helps!
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/nutrition/board_id,5389/ca t_id,4989/topic_id,3423933/a,messageboard/action,replies/#26 675098

WebMd will probably have more info... You might want to check it out too.
Have a good night and Hope that you feel better soon...
  Ro

Hey, Marsha....  How's your migraine / dehydration problem???   Are you getting any relief?

I'm surprised that they stopped after WLS.  Molly has suffered for years even surgery & dropping Lbs.  Do you plan on continuing the water pills? 

I was on HGTZ and a blood pressure Rx that also contained it.  The diuretic in those meds helped reduce my blood pressure, but lowered my potassium soooo low that the Nutritionist placed me on potassium supplements for 18 months until my Labs were "low-normal".  I'm hoping that my next set of Labs shows that my level is still OK.  Potassium pills are pretty big and I couldn't lay down for 30 minutes after taking it.  I was really good about taking the potassium, as it helps regulate muscles... including the heart. 

So how's your feeling? and did you increase your water?  ______ oz???   Just being nosy! HeHe
Ro