Question:
I ate 8 oz of ice...without even thinking.

I feel so terrible. do you think I overstretched my stitches. I never felt "full" I just kept popping the ice in my mouth. Now I realize I need to do 5 -15 cc (l tsp to l tblsp) of water every 5-10 minutes while awake. I am so worried.    — kublai92 (posted on March 19, 2006)

March 19, 2006
HONEY I KNOW THIS IS NEW TO YOU AND EVERYTHING IS VERY SCARY BUT YOU ARE OK. ICE IS FROZEN WATER. IT WILL MELT DOWN YOUR THROAT AND PRETTY MUCH PASS RIGHT THROUGH YOUR POUCH. I THINK YOU ARE GOING TO BE FINE. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR JOURNEY YOU ARE GOING TO DO WELL. I THINK IT IS GREAT THE WAY YOU ARE BEING CAUTOUS. GOOD LUCK
   — T. Rosario

March 19, 2006
If eating ice is a new thing for you, you should ask your doctor for a blood test. Craving ice is an indication of iron deficiency. If it was just a one time thing, it's probably nothing.
   — [Deactivated Member]

March 19, 2006
relax! It melts slowly and goes right thru you! THIRST is a big thing early on and your body is just trying to get in all the water it can. I ate ice too early on, dont force things just let the ice melt some. stop if it gets uncomfy!
   — bob-haller

March 20, 2006
More than likely it is nothing to worry about. But, they do often say that people who crave and eat ice may have an iron deficiency. You might want to get it checked out if it continues. Good luck!!
   — Tom

March 22, 2006
In the beginning I ate tons of ice...but not because I craved it...because I got bored with drinking water...and the ice made me feel like I was keeping busy. Unless you are seriously craving ice I wouldn't worry about it being a low iron issue. Ice is just another avenue for getting in your fluids. LAP RNY 12/22/05
   — mmcphee1