Does lactaid, and almond milk,count as part of our 64 oz hydrating liquids for the day?
Also does thin soups and drinkable yogurt count too?
HW 302 lbs. SW 279.8 lbs. CW 193.8 lbs MFP Jarabacoagirl Preop diets 22.2 lbs, 1st month 21.2 lbs, 2nd month 14.6 lbs, 3rd month 11.2 lbs, 4th month 7 lbs, 5th month 7 lbs, 6th month 6.8 lbs, 7th month 5.2 lbs, 8th month 4.4 lbs 9 and 10th months slowed down didn't record exactly
108.2 lbs lost from highest weight!
(86.2 lbs of that was lost since surgery date)
Something to remember is that our goal is to take good care of ourselves. We need fluids to function well, especially since we're burning body fat, so need those fluids to flush the residue from our bodies. So - use common sense and love yourself enough to not "cheat" yourself of what you need.
Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180
It's not a cheat I'm only 4 days post op. Things are not fitting very well yet. I'm doing the best I can sipping all day long literally. But I didn't want to drink almond milk or lactaid soup etc if it didn't count as a fluid cause I can only fit just 64 oz not extra yet.
HW 302 lbs. SW 279.8 lbs. CW 193.8 lbs MFP Jarabacoagirl Preop diets 22.2 lbs, 1st month 21.2 lbs, 2nd month 14.6 lbs, 3rd month 11.2 lbs, 4th month 7 lbs, 5th month 7 lbs, 6th month 6.8 lbs, 7th month 5.2 lbs, 8th month 4.4 lbs 9 and 10th months slowed down didn't record exactly
108.2 lbs lost from highest weight!
(86.2 lbs of that was lost since surgery date)
I've never had "drinkable yogurt." Is it pretty close to the thickness of milk? If so - it's water, too.
You'll see lots of people drinking almond milk on here, largely to avoid the calories and carbs in regular milk. At your stage, unless you especially like it, I'd be looking more at your lactaid milk for the protein benefit. Almond milk has little actual food value and the calcium carbonate in it isn't useful to us. That said, I still drink the unsweetened chocolate version occasionally (adding my own sweetener) just because I like it.
Btw - Jello also counts as fluid, but Fred thinks it's a solid, even though I'm nearly 6 months out, so try it if you want to and see what your new tummy thinks.
Btw - if you're managing 64 ounces at only 4 days you should be hugely proud of ourself. That's wonderful for so early after surgery. Good for you!
Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180
Yes I did make my hydration goals each day with a little stuggle but I did it, so far but I'm no where near my protien goals yet. Will start working on that harder next week once I get the fluids down pat.
HW 302 lbs. SW 279.8 lbs. CW 193.8 lbs MFP Jarabacoagirl Preop diets 22.2 lbs, 1st month 21.2 lbs, 2nd month 14.6 lbs, 3rd month 11.2 lbs, 4th month 7 lbs, 5th month 7 lbs, 6th month 6.8 lbs, 7th month 5.2 lbs, 8th month 4.4 lbs 9 and 10th months slowed down didn't record exactly
108.2 lbs lost from highest weight!
(86.2 lbs of that was lost since surgery date)
That's a good idea about the protien. Last night I had trouble sleeping so I continued to sip even though I got my fluids in to be over target bad idea. I woke up with a lot of uncomfortable gerd. Now I know why the doctor said stop sipping 1 hour before bed.
HW 302 lbs. SW 279.8 lbs. CW 193.8 lbs MFP Jarabacoagirl Preop diets 22.2 lbs, 1st month 21.2 lbs, 2nd month 14.6 lbs, 3rd month 11.2 lbs, 4th month 7 lbs, 5th month 7 lbs, 6th month 6.8 lbs, 7th month 5.2 lbs, 8th month 4.4 lbs 9 and 10th months slowed down didn't record exactly
108.2 lbs lost from highest weight!
(86.2 lbs of that was lost since surgery date)
Listen to this advice! We seen over and over posts about the need to sip constantly. I have a hard time with that, but after some IV liquids in the ER on Thursday night- I am sure going to work relly hard at getting all those fluids in. Thanks Kelly, and everyone else who has ever advised to make sure to stay hydrated! I am now 5 1/2 weeks post op, so let my guard down with fluids...don't!
Ellyn
Ellyn
I'm sure getting dyhrated is no fun. Beleive me you are talking to the hydro freek preop. I used to be able to drink 64 oz in 1 sitting and I'm not exaggerating gone are those days. But I will never let myself get dehrydrated that's why I posted the first question to start with. I'd rather not make my protein numbers than get deyhrated. I'm good with the fluids it's just work. My pee is clear so I'm hydrated. Went a well over target numbers with fluid yesterday since I had extra hours cause I had trouble sleeping I have a lot of gerd from going to sleep with liquid in my stomach. Big mistake. Should have stopped 1 hour before I went to sleep. Since I had my 64 oz and over anyway.
HW 302 lbs. SW 279.8 lbs. CW 193.8 lbs MFP Jarabacoagirl Preop diets 22.2 lbs, 1st month 21.2 lbs, 2nd month 14.6 lbs, 3rd month 11.2 lbs, 4th month 7 lbs, 5th month 7 lbs, 6th month 6.8 lbs, 7th month 5.2 lbs, 8th month 4.4 lbs 9 and 10th months slowed down didn't record exactly
108.2 lbs lost from highest weight!
(86.2 lbs of that was lost since surgery date)
