When you came home from the hosp. how much water could you drink in a day?
The doctor and nut told me to drink 64 oz of whi*****lude a list of other sugar free drinks. I'm finding it really hard to do the 64 oz in a day. Is this normal for me since I just had my VSG last Wednesday? When I drink and I mean take small sips. I can feel it go down but it gets stuck sometimes and goes down very slow and hurts. So, I'm drinking very slow and I'm not able to get the 64 oz a day yet.
Virgie Tschirhart
Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017
Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2
Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0
Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0
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You are right. I guess as long as am peeing and yes it about that color, light clearish yellow. I can only drink about 40 -58 oz right now. Thanks for your input.
Virgie Tschirhart
Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017
Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2
Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0
Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0
Thanks, I'm glad your friend can be at ease now, she's not the only one with the problem of getting all her water in daily. I wish you and her the very best on your weight loss journey.
babygirlinokc
Virgie Tschirhart
Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017
Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2
Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0
Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0
I used a 2-oz. shot glass, for my water, and I kept track with tally marks. It helped me remember to take small sips and not to feel overwhelmed by the amount. In the early days, on the days when it seemed especially hard to get in fluids, I used my timer, and every 5 minutes I took a few sips. By doing that, I was able to get in at least 48 oz. and often more.
I totally remember feeling like it was a full-time job, but it was a "job" I'd signed up for, and I was determined to be a model, compliant patient. :) Plus, I did not want problems with kidney stones, which we can get more easily after WLS.
Good luck. I know it's hard, but it gets better. Just don't let yourself "off the hook" too easily, as staying hydrated is so very important, and it's worth the hassle, to avoid a trip to the hospital to get IV fluids.
Blessings,
Mary
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Yes, it does feel like a full time job. It feels overwhelming when you are hurting and nausa comes in, it's even worse. I'm taking medication for pain and nausa, so that does helps. I never thought about using a timer. I know that you are a woman of faith so please keep me in prayers.
Thanks so much for your advice. You ROCK Marylaw!!!
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babygirlinokc Virgie T.
Virgie Tschirhart
Lap Band - 2008, Sleeve - 2009, RYN - 2017
Started Program Weight July 13, 2017 - 194.2
Before Surgery Weight December 27, 2017 - 185.0
Current Weight - February 2018 - 161.0
