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At the request of Bob the Mod!!!! :)

Hey, y'all. I posted a few days ago on how tired and dizzy I was amonth after surgery. Thank you so much for all your imput and for those the urged me to go to the doc ASAP. Although my bloodwork came back great, my doc gave me a stern talking to. I was dehydrated, had to get 2 bags of fluid. He told me to sip, sip, sip. He also told me 60 grams of protein a day-and for now, even though it's expensive, that means for me since I still lack desire for food, 3 cans of Atkins protein shakes a day. But really, considering I used to pay $5 a meal for fast food every day, this is really not bad. And I felt good enough today to get up for breakfast with friends. I had about 3 bites of egg and a bite of dry toast. Not exactly "yummy" but I made myself and am actually proud that I did it. I have taken my vitamins the past two days, I got a B12 shot, and I just really appreciate y'all talking me through everything. Really, those two bags of fluid made me feel invincible. Kinda weird. I refuse to feel that badly again. Thanks!    — jenn_jenn (posted on October 21, 2003)

October 21, 2003
Jennifer, So very glad you saw your doctor and got rehydrated. Dehydration is a real danger early out when we tend not to want to eat or drink. Keep up the good work - it will get betther.
   — Patty_Butler

October 21, 2003
Hey thanks for getting checked out and letting us know how you are doing. I watch for questions like yours to help get you help immediately. Some causes for feeling that way are a real hazard. By posting this udate and it going in the library you have helped others in the future. Its the first time anyone used my name in a post:) HAVE A GREAT DAY!
   — bob-haller

October 21, 2003
I'm glad you went and got checked out, and let us know how you're doing. You mentioned that protein supplements were expensive. Ease Advantedge has a big tub at Walmart for $8.36 a can. Just in case you're interested. It comes in 2-3 flavors.
   — bufordslipstick

October 21, 2003
Been watching for an update from you! So glad you went and got checked out and are feeling better. Your update may help someone else, so you've done a good thing by posting this. Take care and stay with the protein, fluids and vitamins.
   — Cathy S.

October 22, 2003
I loved this!!! I immediately got up from my desk and poured myself a big glass of water. I am definitely guilty of too little H2O! - Deborah (Open RNY 10-25-03 225 at start)
   — Deborah M.

October 22, 2003
Had to put in my 2 cents here. Another very real danger from dehydration is kidney stones. I had a kidney stone in August and my doctor told me it was from dehydration early post op. The kidney stone was the most painful thing I ever felt, way worse than the surgery or even child birth. Dehydration is very serious and can cause all sorts of different problems, so drink, drink, drink that water.
   — Dawn P.