Dehydrations issues

Well I was admitted into the hospital again on Sunday night. I just got out today. I thought I was doing good with my fluids. I was drinking anywhere from 64oz to 80oz a day. I was just in the hospital not even two weeks ago dehyrdated. The doctor said that I am prone to dehydrate real easy. I should get anywhere from 90-120 oz of fluid a day. Has anyone else had this problem of dehydrating real easy. I am so depressed over this. I have a hard time getting meals in due to me having to drink literally all day long. Hugs, Lisa

Lisa, I am so sorry to hear you were back in the hospital again. I hope and pray things will get better for you. Take care. Hugs & prayers, Janet

Thanks Janet. I am still feeling very yucky. I am worried about staying dehydrated so much, with drinking fluid. Hopefully this will be over with soon. Hugs, Lisa

Hi Lisa. how are you feeling. I feel so badly you are having these dehydration problems. I am sure it will pass when your body gets used to all the changes, and good luck,Cindy

Lisa, You and I must be in the same boat. I just got out yesterday for the same thing. My potassium levels where low too. I was in for 3 days. I know I was guilty of not drinking all the fluids, but I could not eat as well. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Hang in there! Hugs, Julie

Hi Lisa! I'm so sorry about your dehydration! Not to be too personal, but are you having vomitting or diarrhea? It seems like 64 to 80 oz. of fluids a day should be enough! Good Grief! Are you drinking caffeine? I know that can be very dehydrating. I hope you feel better soon! Take care and let us know how you're doing. Jen

The heat has most likely had a lot to do with it. Sweating those precious fluids out before they can be used by the body. Thank God its supposed to cool off tommorow. Yipeeeeeeeeeee

Lisa, I worry about you. Keep sippin' and stay cool. Cathy P

Since my last stay at the hospital I have been getting the 64-80 oz of fluid. I have not been going out very much, and only got to go back to work for one day and only worked 4 hours. I get frustrated sometimes, it seems like all I do is drink, and now that it is increased I plan to start back on some of the full fluids in stage 2, along with protein drinks. I have some Crystal light peach iced tea, I am going to mix some of my pro stat 64 wild cherry in it. Hope it turns out good. Right now is a tuff time, however I can do this. After jumping through all those hoops to have my surgery I will do whatever necessary to make this tool work. I am also seeing if my job will let me start working from home. They normally will as long as it is medically necessary. My surgeon said that he would fill out the paper work. (Dr Barbara is wonderful) That way I wont be out in the heat at all and I can sip sip sip without distractions from the office. Hugs, Lisa