So, How much WATER RU drinking now???

Hi, Everyone!  Just curious...how much water are you drinking now.  By NOW, I refer to Nanette B's post and Danielle's excellent explanation on the NEED for water.  Do you know that between the original post on the RNY board and the Nutrition board this topic has had 355 viewings; 13 responses.  I have increased my water from 48 oz, which left me with a dry tongue, especially at night.  It was so bad that I'd have to sit up and drink water; water...not craving food, as in the pre-op days.  I had a hard time finishing the 48 oz by the end of the night, but that was due to lack of motivation.  Well, I am motivated now since the reality of dehydration ha**** home.  So I'm at about 68 oz, which I hope is enough.  Where are you?   Come on...you're not that BUSY to respond! LOL To the Pros...Thanks so much!   Please update if 68 oz is enough.  I am 5' 1" and about 165 #. To Nanette B...Thanks for taking the heat on this one!  LOL  You are my hero for bringing this question to the Nutrition board! To the Lurkers...You know who you are... OUNCES, Please! Isn't health fun!  Ro

I will be 8 years out in December. I drink 100+ ozs of water a day. Keep in mind, I do have a VERY active exercise regimen.

26 days out from surgery and I drink 80 to 96 oz of water per day. I'm 5'1" and 308 lbs -- hating this stall for the past week.

Susan

I get 64oz crystal light, 16oz milk, 16oz coffee, 12oz protein drink.  Total=108oz Sometimes more, never less.

Hi, Everyone!  Here's a brief update on OH members daily water intake.  I was one of the lowest at about 48 oz, but now I'm upping my water to 68 oz ...with higher amounts after that goal.  It seems that the minimum amount that members drank was 60 oz, average was 100-120 oz, and high levels (up to 1.5 Gal plus 90 oz other liquids) were associated with intense exercise.  OH members increase their intake according to the heat indicator also.  There was no direct link between months post-op and quantity.  One member was about 3 weeks out and another was 8 years post-op.  There was a wide range for the "over 100 oz " level even in the early months for some members.   Some members counted water only; others included other liquids and ice pops. I was very happy to be given the following easy-to-remember water tip: 6 mo---------64 oz (minimum health) 8 mo---------80 oz (moderate activity) 10 mo------100 oz 12 mo+----120 oz - 150 oz I'd like to thank you for being so supportive, as I was pretty certain that at 10 month post-op, I was not meeting my water need (dry-tongue with water craving in early AM hours; 1 time dizzy).   Ro