Question:
After weight loss surgery do you need to worry about fluid overload?

my current physician constantly tells me not to drink liquids as they are not needed and says all fluid can come from food. I still drink fluids but tend to feel guilty doing so as he does not me to even drink water.    — Kristin M. (posted on July 7, 2000)

July 7, 2000
I was instructed to drink water constantly to take in as much as possible. I think you will find most people that answer this are the same way. They say the min you should be taking in is 64 oz per day, but more is better. You also need water to help with the weightloss.
   — rosemary I.

July 7, 2000
Actually, we are in danger of dehydration with the rapid wt loss and substandard post-op nutrition! Personally, I gained 5 # in the first week from being stubborn about my water. Not learning this lesson, I was rather lax about it over the next few years and got a kidney stone for my trouble. You need AT LEAST 64 oz for the rest of your life or you are BEGGING for trouble. Signed, Very Stubborn!
   — vitalady

July 8, 2000
I'm not sure where your doctor got his information and I don't like saying someone is wrong but he is WRONG! Everybody knows you can live weeks, maybe even months without food, but you'll only live a few days without water. I really wish you would get a second professional opinion on this one.
   — Tina H.

July 8, 2000
You can drink to much at one sitting, and gulping water is not good. However, you simply cannot od on water; in fact, it is critical that you drink at least 64oz. a day to avoid developing kidney stones.
   — Louise H.

July 10, 2000
Hi Kristin, I am a nurse and this does not sound right to me. Whether you have had gastric bypass of not, you still need water. Not drinking water can impede your weight loss and can be dangerous if you dehydrate. It can cause your electrolytes to be imbalanced, too. Hope this helps!
   — Laura P.