Confession Time...I Suck!!!
I have to confess that I have a very difficult time getting my fluids in. A few days ago at bedtime I have started putting a bottle of water on my nightstand. I get up several times to go to the bathroom each night so each time I get up I drink a few sips of water. Caffeine stimulates the stomach acid...word from my NUT and Surgeon.
I drink plenty of "liquid" but I'll be damned if it's plain water. lol I can't deal with it. Crystal lite to the rescue!! I also drink at least 2 cups of hot decaf tea a day! I throw in some diet juice too...BUT PLAIN WATER!! Oh heck no!! lol Mixing it up like that I usually hit the minimum 48 oz a day.
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HW - 311; SW - 296; CW - 191; 1st GW - 190; 2nd GW - 180?
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HW - 311; SW - 296; CW - 191; 1st GW - 190; 2nd GW - 180?
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If water is too boring, try Propel Zero... I'm a fan of the grape flavored one. No calories, no sugar, no caffeine, but tastes like a grape soda (without the carbonation). Good luck and keep us posted!
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DRINK YOUR LIQUIDS OR YOU WILL DIE! No, you won't, really - but you will get headaches, possible skin issues (dryness), potential renal problems,....etc. Fortunately, I was able to get enough in - but I had to work hard at it - I had a great reminder (Wifey) and on some days she turns over the chore to the grandkids - "Pop-Pop, here's your drink...." Use a kithen timer or an alarm watch to remind you to drink - also, I suggest you get off of anything w. caffine ASAP. I still have difficulty getting it all in, but I'm doing much better w/ diet-decaf-green tea and decaf coffee.
Good Luck! Pop-Pop
Good Luck! Pop-Pop
You really do need to keep up with your fluids, especially since you are in weighloss mode...you definitely don't want any toxins building up in your body - flush out all that yuck!!!
Jean I'm 45, 5' 4-1/2" -- 315/272/230 -- 43 lbs lost pre-op
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