Question:
I am 2 weeks post op and I am missing water.

Does anyone know how long it is before we can drink water. I was a huge water drinker preop and I find that I can only drink little sips. Are you ever able to drink more water?    — shannon W. (posted on May 19, 2002)

May 19, 2002
Yes, eventually you can drink normal mouthfuls. It's just now you need to sip. AS your pouch normalizes (it's still mad at you), it will send the water through more normally.
   — vitalady

May 20, 2002
Shannon, as hard as it is to get it in...drink as much as you can!! It will get easier as everything unswells and finds it's "new" normal. Measure your intake to make sure you're getting all the water you should. After suffering an infection and dehydration a week after surgery, I know how important it is to SIP SIP SIP every ounce you need. I keep a bottle with me at all times, and all my family and friends check to make sure I'm drinking. You'll find your sips will become bigger. You're doing great! Good luck! --Monica
   — Monica W.

May 20, 2002
I hear you, Shannon. When I was a new post-op, I missed water much more than food, as my body has been used to a getting in a minimum of four liters a day. Indeed, still keep drinking...I sipped all day, kept water on my night stand (I still do this), and even have some water when I wake up during the night. Bit by bit, you should be able to drink more and more. I'm about 10.5 months post-op now and I can drink normal mouthfuls and easily get in my 4+ liters a day. I sure it will happen for you as well, bit by bit. Blessings to you.
   — CaseyinLA