Question:
I am so thirsty all the time, help!

I am 8 days post op. and I am so thirsty. My Doctor is very firm about only 2 Ounces every 2 hours Maximum. That goes for food or water, this is for 3 weeks. I am soo thirsty, I could drink a river. Help!!    — Gayla C. (posted on November 28, 2001)

November 27, 2001
Your doctor is insane! You should be drinking as much water as you can take.
   — [Anonymous]

November 27, 2001
I agree with the previous post. Your doctor is insane! You will be dehydrated in no time if you're not already. Drink some water as much as you possibly can!
   — Kim B.

November 27, 2001
Are you sure the restriction applies to water, and not just to thick liquids like Protein shakes? The water restriction is unhealthy! Call your doctor back and ask if the restriction is really supposed to cover water. If s/he says "Yes", ask how you're supposed to avoid dehydration and a trip to the hospital ER! It's ridiculous and dangerous to restrict water!
   — [Anonymous]

November 27, 2001
I, too, was thirsty immediately post-op. It seemed that no matter how much, what, or how frequently I drank, I constantly had a dry mouth and felt like I could swallow a river! That passed at about week four though, and now I'm doing well. (7 wks. post-op) I would drink more than 2 ounces every two hours though. Just make sure you don't gulp it.
   — [Anonymous]

November 27, 2001
Just sip water constantly, as long as your not in pain you will be fine. Call you sureon for clarification, 2 oz limit isa not for water.
   — bob-haller

November 28, 2001
I imagine you must really be thirsty! There must be a miscommunication here somewhere...you really need to concentrate on getting in 64 oz. of water (minimum)every day. My surgeon was adament about this. It is especially important early on when you are burning fat at such a high rate...you need the water to flush it out. I remember that it was very difficult for me to get all my water in at first. For some reason, it just doesn't want to go down early on, and you will really need to work at constantly sipping. I remember that it was much easier for me to drink tea than plain water. Water was hard to swallow, seemed almost 'chunky' at first...tea slipped down smoother. Strange huh? My doctor said to use tea (decaffeinated), crystal light, whatever it took, to get the water in.
   — Anne G.

November 28, 2001
At that rate you'll easily get dehydrated. Your doc is wrong. Sip all day and you'll be fine. I am one who hears what my doctor advises, then does what I feel is right for me. I keep in mind that he's never had the surgery and if what I'm doing is working, then I will keep doing it. But I think your doc maybe meant food should be every couple hours? Good luck and God Bless!
   — Kimberly L.