Dyhitration when cleaning

Last night I had refried beans for the first time and they were OMG so good. The problem was my mouth was so dry before I ate them--I really wanted some water first.  And then waiting 30 minutes after, too! 

I hope these are not trigger foods for me because honestly 1 1/2 ounces (my test amount) was not enough.  I wanted MORE.  Which may mean I could have a little more, or may mean I need to avoid them.  I will try them again at lunch, this time with unflavored protein powder added.

Sorry to sidetrack the discussion, but from what you're saying, and the fact that I have had no trouble drinking from the beginning, I could have probably had a little water before I ate those beans.

Me too! I have never stopped the 30 monutes before a meal and also cannot drink anything after. Our little banana shaped sleeves must be twins  Sharon

My dr and nut say it's ok to drink up until you start eating (as long as you were just sipping not chugging before) but to wait an hour after. Because of that I haven't had anything spicy to eat.

I have always been prone to dehydration, so I must be very vigilant to get my 64 oz.+ every day.  When I exercise, I find myself very thirsty, too! I can only drink 2-3 oz. at a time, but can usually get 20+ oz. in every half hour if I am really trying.  If I drink alcohol, I get extra dehydrated, so I need to drink even more water or Powerade Zero to avoid cramps later.  It's a constant concern for me, but most days things work out just fine!

Good luck!!

After the initial couple of weeks or so, I have had no trouble drinking at a steady pace.  Also, one of the side effects of this surgery is being cold, so doing the cleaning may be a way to warm up!  LOL  I had my surgery in August and was wrapped in a blanket on the rcliner when I got home from the hospital. 

you will be able to fit way more than 3 ounces of liquid in after the initial swelling goes down. liquids flow right on through so you should be ale to get 3 ounces or more in every 15 minutes,if you are diligently drinking and not confusing "can't" with "don't want to" KWIM?

I can drink 64 ounces in 30  min at two years out and could always drink a lot ever since I was cleared from my leak test. GL