Question:
Does anyone know what the symptons are of dehydration?

At 4 weeks post-op I am having nausea and some vomiting. Before I was finished with my 1 egg for breakfast it came back up. Is this normal like this too shall pass? Thanks to all,Suzy    — Suzanne W. (posted on October 29, 2000)

October 29, 2000
In the first month post op, I was in the ER 3 times within 9 days for dehydration. They had to give me IV'S to hydrate me, each time. I tried to drink enough fluids, but I really did not know what the correct amt was for me. After it was all over, I found out from the dietician where I had my WLS, that for my size I should have been drinking at least 60 oz of water a day. I was not even close! After that, I got a quart sized bottle that had ounces measured on it. I made sure I filled it 2 times a day. I forced myself to drink the 60 oz that was required. It was not easy. Today, it is much easier to do! I have water w/ me all the time, from morning til night. TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION: Symptoms of dehydration?? Well, I can tell you that everytime before I had to be taken to the ER for dehydration, I had spent the days before feeling horrible. I was dizzy, had nausea, no energy at all, felt "loopy"...and just an over all awful feeling!! When I got to the ER, they took my blood pressure reading sitting down, standing up and laying down in order to find out if I was truly dehydrated. Good luck to you. Sounds like you need to contact your surgeon about this if it is still a problem. It could be something else, also. You need to have it checked out. Dehydration can be very serious. Only a doctor can correctly diagnosis you regarding this.
   — kathy S.

October 29, 2000
If you are becoming nausated and vomiting after eating an egg try only eating 1/4 or 1/2 of the egg. At 4 weeks there was no way I could eat an entire egg. In fact at 4 weeks I was just starting puree foods and only 30-60cc of those Just try backing off the size of your meals. If you have any questions just email me. I am working with my Surgeon to develop and diet size port. to the rny
   — debbie P.

October 29, 2000
S/S of dehydration include but are not limited to the following: headache, dry mouth, poor skin turgor, lethargy, decrease in urinary output.
   — PrettyHotAndTempting