Question:
Can I drink as much as I like after the operation and I go on with my life ?

Thank you all so much for the answer to my question about my problem with dry mouth. I am afraid I wasn't clear in my question. So I will try again. After my operation is over and I go home. Will I have a limit to what I can drink. Because I have a really dry mouth from my meds and am not sure if I can carry a water around with me. Can you drink too much?    — Debrakubasik47 (posted on October 25, 2008)

October 25, 2008
I think you'll be fine drinking as much water as you want. It is encouraged to drink water - at least two liters a day - and helps with the weight loss. Be careful how much non-water drinks (juice) you have though...they can add up in calories. Good luck.
   — Hollywog

October 25, 2008
Water will be your best friend. After surgery you will need to drink at least 64 oz of water. But in the beginign, you might find it difficult to drink as much. I recomend adding crystal light to you water. That seemed to help for me. Good luck !!!
   — maria09elena

October 26, 2008
i carry around a 50oz bottle of water and constantly refill it -- actually it's flavored water -- can't stand plain water -- nut and surgeon and pcp all said that the flavored water is fine
   — RCassety

October 26, 2008
You can drink as much s you like!
   — rrosenc

October 26, 2008
you can't drink to much but you can drink to fast (learned that the hard way).
   — phyllismmay

October 26, 2008
Can't drink enough water-ever. Be sure to take a good "liquid" vitamin / mineral supplement like VEMMA. Go to www.TrySomeVemma.com
   — [Deactivated Member]

October 26, 2008
Stopping your fluids 30" prior to a meal and not restarting until 30" after is a good guideline. You will avoid filling your stomach with fluids and if you drink with your meal, the solids can mix with the liquid to form more of a slurry that will pass more quickly to your intestinal tract and you will not get the feeling of fullness or satisfaction from the meal. As everyone has said, water is great and Crystal Light can be a life saver. Diet soda's carbonation can stretch your new stomach and esp. if it has caffiene it may stimulate your appetite and increase your urge to snack. Too much tea without enough water intake during the day can also contribute to possible dehydration since the caffiene is a diuretic. If your are a newbie post-operatively you will need to sip fluids until you can tolerate a usual swallow of liquid like prior to WLS.
   — AuntPamcakes4six

October 26, 2008
yes you can drink too much at one time. My pouch empties slower than normal so i learned the hard way and spent 6 hours in the ED yesterday with an upper GI. Do not drink past the full feeling even if you are sipping. I thought liquids would pass right out-- wrong for me. Listen to your body!!!!
   — tonitoot