I didn't know I was getting dehydrated....

I "thought" I was getting enough water.  I didn't feel thirsty, mouth and lips weren't dry, skin seemed ok.  But I felt like garbage!  Headache, nauseous, overall achiness.

I decided to make today a water day, and have been pushing 4oz of water through my j-tube every half an hour.  I'm up to 28 oz so far and I feel 1000% better!

Lesson learned...TRACK the water and pay attention to how I feel!  Why is it you hear it, and read it, but sometimes you just gotta figure it out the hard way?!

Still catching up....

Susan

I had this problem too early out. It was Dina McBrides blog that put it into perspective for me. Once I started pushing more fluids I was amazed at the energy I had not to mention the nausea that went away, I was finally able to eat!

I'm glad you're feeling much better. Sometimes like now when it comes to water I think I'm jealous of your J-Tube! lol

The j-tube does come in handy, but I can't say I'll be sorry to see it go!

Yup, you CANNOT go by what you think are signs of thirst. You MUST count how much you are drinking and just keep drinking.

If you want to think of body signs, then think this way: Got a symptom? HYDRATE. Period. See how much better you feel.

Thanks...I won't forget again!  I know better!  I feel like such a dunce!

Live and learn....

Susan

Glad you're feeling better, Susan. Lesson learned.

I know just what you're going through. I actually went to my PCP 3 days after coming home from the hospital, because I woke up that morning and felt like my throat was closing up. She took one look at me and said: "Um, yeah. You're dry. Your mouth is dry, your tongue is dry, your throat is dry. Go home and drink some water. Ok, a lot of water." She actually gave me a prescription for water. I felt like such a silly stupid, I mean, how many times do you hear "sip, hydrate, drink, fluids" around here? Good news, it only took 2 days of carrying a water bottle around with me to fix my little problem, but I still felt like a bit of a fool. Ah well, live and learn!

I know when i first had my surgery i had that problem with making sure i was getting enough water because i really didnt want to drink anything. But even now after 2 years after my surgery...i still have to remember to drink enough water. But i am glad you are feeling better..

I was sipping, but not tracking.  Now I will do both!

Susan