Got a bug...

I have caught an intestinal bug... from the hubby!  This is the first since surgery.  I can't get more than a minute or two away from the bathroom.  I am a little worried about dehydration.  I have been drinking water like crazy to make up for the loss but wonder about electrolytes since I can't drink gatorade.  Should I worry, or treat it like any old bug of old?   Marilyn

Marilyn, I am so sorry you got that nasty bug, I pray for a quick recovery, The Er doc. told us that it last 4 to 7 days.  I am not sure about your electrolytes,  That is a great question we should all know what to do, Did you call your doc to find out what you should drink?  I wonder if pediasure comes SF? get well soon Hope to meet you soon, I am gonna try and go with Betsy to the I think its the oakridge or knoxville support group meeting, this thursday.  We all need to get together and talk about startibng that lucheon in our area. Let me know when you are feeling better. Annrenee

Hi Marilyn. I am so sorry you are sick. If you are not able to get in your 64 oz of fluid and keep it down, you need to call your surgeons office and/or go to the ER. You are only 3 months from RNY and any sickness and not being able to get in your fluid for more than a day or two will cause you dehydration. I don't mean to scare you. But, I was always told that it is very easy to get dehydrated and that makes recovery a lot harder. So, if you can't get in your fluids, please call your doc and let them know. You may have to go in for some IV fluids. I hope you get to feeling better soon!

Getting dehydrated is normal for me about once a month.  It does affect your electrolytes.  Let your surgeon know immediately.  Hope you start feeling better soon. You're in my prayers.

Ended up going to get a liter of fluid.  I feel better today.  Going to work part of the day, at least! Marilyn

Hi Marilyn,   Sorry to hear that you were not feeling well.. Hopefully the worst is behind you. 

  When you say you ended up going to get a liter of fluid, what did you get?

  Here are some flowers for ya to make ya feel even better......LOL...