cant get enough fluids

I'm sure your pouch is just fine!  I can't remember where I read it, but I remember someone saying that it's impossible to stretch your pouch with fluids.  I'm sure your body is very happy that you're staying so hydrated! I wish I got thirsty like everyone else!  I've always had a weird problem with it; I can remember one day being at work, and feeling kind of yucky at around 3pm.  I happened to drink something, and starting feeling 100% better.  I realized that I hadn't drank anything since the night before, and was dehydrated!  I guess I'm like those people who have no pain receptors and can't feel pain, but in my case I have no thirst receptors!  LOL! Hope you're doing well, Annabelle!

Thank you for the reassurance about my pouch not being stretched out due to fluids.  I got a post and it said that the dry mouth will stop.........I hope so........I feel better today (day 5), and I am going to try not using my pain med's, but if it gets real bad I will.  I have also taken, my patch off behind my ear for nausea. Thank care De Anna, Annabelle

I've been having a tough time with fluids too.  Best advice I have received was: 1) Drink from a regular open glass, not a sports bottle. Made a huge difference for some reason 2) Gatorade has a low cal version G2 and it has really made me feel hydrated & full - finally For variety: I got some good instant mashed potatoes (not normally my thing) to mix with some sourcream or "butter" spray. Cottage cheese & tuna has always been a fav (quick blend the tuna first if you are worried about consistency). Mushed up artichoke heart with little bit of mayonnaise. Salmon should be easy to get to a soft consistency. Shrimp ****tail cooked but not overdone. At 4 wks my Dr. suggests a pretty normal diet of high protein, low carb, low fat - small portion. He's not a fan of protein supplements either, but each is different. Just stay away from white stuff, including rice. Well that's my .02 DJ

After surgery I became addicted to Propel.  You might want to try some of that in addition to your water for variety. -Donna