I need real help here about dehydration... please...

I am 2 1/2 weeks post op. I am getting headaches every day and night. I try to get the water in, but it hurts when it hits my pouch. I am doing the best I can. I have tried drinking the water at different temperatures... tried flavoring it... tried other drinks... I was doing great with the protein at first, now just the thought of it makes me nauceous. I do still manage to get it in at least once a day. I am taking all of my vitamins regularly, so I am really making an effort at doing everything right, but it is getting increasingly harder. Now, due to some comments my surgeons nurse made, I'm in fear of dehydration. I will talk to my Doctor later today, but I was wondering... if I go into the hospital today for dehydration, how long can I expect to stay there? Is it overnight? A few hours? Is there any other way to get the water in? I can't even get out of my apartment anymore because my headaches are so bad and so often that I find myself spending all day in bed. Please help!

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