How to get fluids in while grieving

Corrie33
on 6/13/15 10:49 am
RNY on 02/09/15

So sad about your bunny.  I know how hard that is, my furbabies are my children, so I get it.  You already have some great advice here.  Just wanted to add that my doc said you can get by with one or two days without all your fluids, but no more.  After that it's extremely dangerous and I know you don't want to end up in the ER.

Big hugs and tiny sips.  Just do your best. 

GOAL REACHED! 170 lbs lost...

RNY: 2/9/15 (age 52), Ht-5'9" HW=304, SW=292, GW=155, LW=134, CW=147

Mo.1 -29lbs Mo.2 -18lbs Mo.3 -13lbs Mo.4 -11lbs Mo.5 - 14lbs Mo.6 - 10lbs Mo. 7 -11lbs Mo. 8 -9.4lbs

christinerocks
on 6/14/15 4:29 am - AZ
RNY on 04/06/15

I am so sorry for your loss, FurKids. 

As suggested above, try warm fluids like tea or broth. While your intake is lower than usual pick up a powerade or propel (zero calorie electrolyte replacement fluids) so you don't get dehydrated.  

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137 pounds lost - from a 24/26W to a size 8/10!

 

MeltingMindyLoo
on 6/14/15 7:50 am - Sudbury, ON, Canada
RNY on 07/21/15

I can't add to any of the advice already posted, but I want to extend my condolences.  I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. 

37yo, 5'8". HW: 396lbs, CW: 276.6

(deactivated member)
on 6/14/15 9:39 am
RNY on 05/04/15

Thanks everyone for the advice and concern. Warm liquids really helped, as did Propel. For some reason it was mainly water and Crystal Light that my mouth didn't want to swallow. My husband helped me clean out the bunny playpen last night, and today we'll be making a huge donation of toys, treats, and bedding to the Oregon Humane Society.

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