Question:
I'm 2 weeks post-op and very thirsty. I just can't seem to get enough water

I want to drink more than my pouch will allow me to. Do you have any suggestions as to how to get as much water as I can without getting sick?    — Tina M. (posted on April 24, 2001)

April 24, 2001
Tina I too was very thirsty, and could not quite handle enough water, I would suck on ice cubes, and sf popsicles, and this really helped me.
   — acluff

April 24, 2001
We were allowed 1 oz per 5 minutes, at first. That's 12 oz per hour, so in 8 hours, that'd be 96 oz. But of course, that would make you lose wt! Hahah!
   — vitalady

April 24, 2001
I also had this problem. I sipped slowly & constantly and also ate alot of sugar free popcicles.
   — Lisa B.

April 25, 2001
Be careful using a straw. The air that you suck through the straw before the liquids can cause gas... and it hurts! Just be careful.
   — Teresa H.