Question:
How do you drink enough water when you are working out and get VERY thirsty?

I have always been a big water drinker, so that is definitely not a problem for me. And, I always have a water bottle with me, and I drink regularly throughout the day without gulping. But!!! Sometimes when I work out I get VERY thirsty and have to chugalug to get enough... it is not always possible to continuously sip when you are doing aerobic activity - working out at this size is hard enough as it is!!! Does anyone have any suggestions or experience with this? I am just going in for my first consultation on Friday (July 20), so I haven't had surgery yet... but, I would like to know what to expect as far as that is concerned. Thank you in advance!!! =)    — Davina H. (posted on July 18, 2001)


July 18, 2001
I ride bikes and walk, I bought a camelback or something like that, it holds 70oz of water and I always fill it with ice first because I need the water to be very cold before I drink it. I can sip every few minutes.
   — acluff

July 18, 2001
Hi Davina, I had my surgery in March and was worried about that very thing. I LOVED to chug a lug water. I've found I can drink faster than I thought I would be able to. I still can't chug...but I can drink pretty quick. Definitely quicker than sipping. I would recommend drinking steady just prior to working out so you have a little in reserve. Then sipping won't seem so bad. I haven't had any problems and I was thirsty all the time pre op ;) Don't worry...it won't be as bad as you think. You'll do great. GOOD LUCK!
   — Nicole P.

July 19, 2001
Even three years post-op, chug-a-lugging and even gulping really fast is out of the question. I drink a lot of liquids.. I use a straw and carry my water bottle with me constantly. I think drinking with a straw is key. Even when I work-out, my water bottle is right by my side. I drink immediagely after getting of the treadmill and I sip while I'm walking from one machine to the next.
   — [Anonymous]

July 19, 2001
You'll probably be sipping water for only a short time. By about 4 weeks post-op I was able to "gulp" water. I've spoken to others and they've said the same.
   — [Anonymous]

July 24, 2001
Our FedEx guy has a little contraption that he wears on his back like a backpack, with a straw that hangs over his shoulder across his chest (is that what you call a camelback, Angela?). This allows him hands-free hydration. <p> I walk 4 miles a day, so I carry two 20 oz. bottles of water with me that I pump and swing like hand weights. My goal is to finish all 40 oz. during the walk, which takes me just over an hour. It also provides some nice weight resistance for the arms.
   — Allie B.




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