Suggestions for drinking your water each day
Hi everyone how are you doing?
I have a suggestion for drinking more water. After 3 ½ years, I found that some days I really was forgetting to drink all the water that I needed to drink each day so that my body would function like it should. It is so imperative to drink all your water each day.
I don’t think you recognize all of the problems that dehydration can case you. Here are just a few: Dehydration can lead to nausea, vomiting, weakness. You can get into a vicious cycle with the loss of fluids, as the more dehydrated you get, the less you may be able to take by mouth. This may require hospitalization so that Intravenous hydration can be provided. On the scope of importance fluids are #1. It is very important not to fall behind on fluids.
I stopped and thought if I had my water with me all the time and saw it sitting there, I would drink more & for me that is just what I have been doing these last few weeks. I purchased 4 really nice Tumbles. The tumbler is double walled, 22 oz. acrylic BPA free with a silicone seal on the twist off lid & to help prevent leaks. It also has an acrylic straw. This is such a great tumbler. If you want to know where I purchased it On Line it was QVC. I fill mine with water and have been mixing all kinds of flavors of Crystal Light. These tumblers are for cold drinks only. I enjoy them because I get NO condensation as the tumbler sits. So for me it has really helped me to keep drinking water all day long. Plain water works great too.
You have to find what works best for you. I do understand how very hard it is after you first have had your weight loss surgery to drink all the water. It is difficult to get all the liquids down and the protein too. I just want you to try to do the best you can. It really is like having a job & you have to work at it. If you have it with you all the time, it makes it a little easier to accomplish drinking your water.
Hugs,
Suzanne
Sleeved 10/21/2008
Lost 105 pounds
I have a suggestion for drinking more water. After 3 ½ years, I found that some days I really was forgetting to drink all the water that I needed to drink each day so that my body would function like it should. It is so imperative to drink all your water each day.
I don’t think you recognize all of the problems that dehydration can case you. Here are just a few: Dehydration can lead to nausea, vomiting, weakness. You can get into a vicious cycle with the loss of fluids, as the more dehydrated you get, the less you may be able to take by mouth. This may require hospitalization so that Intravenous hydration can be provided. On the scope of importance fluids are #1. It is very important not to fall behind on fluids.
I stopped and thought if I had my water with me all the time and saw it sitting there, I would drink more & for me that is just what I have been doing these last few weeks. I purchased 4 really nice Tumbles. The tumbler is double walled, 22 oz. acrylic BPA free with a silicone seal on the twist off lid & to help prevent leaks. It also has an acrylic straw. This is such a great tumbler. If you want to know where I purchased it On Line it was QVC. I fill mine with water and have been mixing all kinds of flavors of Crystal Light. These tumblers are for cold drinks only. I enjoy them because I get NO condensation as the tumbler sits. So for me it has really helped me to keep drinking water all day long. Plain water works great too.
You have to find what works best for you. I do understand how very hard it is after you first have had your weight loss surgery to drink all the water. It is difficult to get all the liquids down and the protein too. I just want you to try to do the best you can. It really is like having a job & you have to work at it. If you have it with you all the time, it makes it a little easier to accomplish drinking your water.
Hugs,
Suzanne
Sleeved 10/21/2008
Lost 105 pounds
Suzanne B
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
I've been trying all sorts of things, but I just found out that I have no issues drinking from a stray, which believe it or not helps somewhat with getting the water in. Time to break out my tumbler. Thanks for this post.
HW: 350 SW: 332 CW: 198 GW: 167
Pre-Op Loss: -7lbs M1: -23lbs (299) M2: -20 (279) M3: -8 (271) M4: -8 (263) M5: -13 (250) M6: -10 (240) M7: -7 (233) M8: -8 (225) M9: 10 (215) M11: (215) M12: 7 (208) M13:1 (207)M 14(205) M15 (203) M16 (201)
1st short term goal: 290 (done 4/16 @ 288). 2nd short term goal: 275 (done 5/20) 3rd short term goal: 250 (Aug 1) 4th short term goal: 220 (11/30) 5th short term goal 199 (wonderland) (November 2013) NEXT GOAL: 190lbs
On April 16, 2012 at 7:48 PM Pacific Time, suitebliss wrote:
I've been trying all sorts of things, but I just found out that I have no issues drinking from a stray, which believe it or not helps somewhat with getting the water in. Time to break out my tumbler. Thanks for this post. You go girl and get that tumbler out. It has really worked great for me.
Hugs,
Suzanne
Suzanne B
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
On April 16, 2012 at 8:07 PM Pacific Time, cassi777 wrote:
Thank you so much for this tip. I have been trying to think of some ways that I can start getting my fluids in pre-surgery. This is a GREAT idea! I did find out that ICE will be a great thing for me to munch on when i'm on liquids and want to crunch something. :)
I loved your idea about crunching on ice. That is a great tip too. The tumbler really does seem to be my answer, and I have a mch better idea of just how much I have drank in one day too.
Hugs,
Suzanne
Suzanne B
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
I too crunched ice preop and post op they were like nooooooo it will give you gas! I am an ice cruncher from years back! As far as the water goes, I work with clients all day long, so I have explained that it their job to tell me to drink if I haven't in 15 minutes. They love having a job and " helping" me. Maybe would work with coworkers!
Surgery Date: April 4, 2012 Offical Starting Weight: 304
On April 16, 2012 at 8:27 PM Pacific Time, TonjaTLC wrote:
I too crunched ice preop and post op they were like nooooooo it will give you gas! I am an ice cruncher from years back! As far as the water goes, I work with clients all day long, so I have explained that it their job to tell me to drink if I haven't in 15 minutes. They love having a job and " helping" me. Maybe would work with coworkers! Yes, for me I would get so busy doing things that I would forget to drink my water. So now I have my tumbler where ever I go and it has been working great for me. I love the idea of crunching on ice.
Take care,
Suzanne
Suzanne B
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
On April 16, 2012 at 9:03 PM Pacific Time, Lee ~ wrote:
I bought four of these at The Gap. I love them because they don't sweat. I use them daily and always have one next to the bed as well. Smart idea having it next to the bed. I love mine too, and it seems to be my answer to drinking the water.
Best of luck to you,
Suzanne
Suzanne B
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
How do you do it? I had my sleeve 2/1/12 and can only drink maybe 2 protein drinks a day.
I have no room for water. If I did, I wouldn't be eating.....................at all.
Maybe this is why I have only lost 46 pounds since preop
I do have to vote for the hospital thing though. I ended up on home IV fluids
I guess I still haven't gotten it.
Michelle
I have no room for water. If I did, I wouldn't be eating.....................at all.
Maybe this is why I have only lost 46 pounds since preop
I do have to vote for the hospital thing though. I ended up on home IV fluids
I guess I still haven't gotten it.
Michelle
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