Question:
Any suggestions on getting my water in???

I am 2 weeks post-op and have yet to get my water requirement in. I try and try to drink what I am suppose to but I feel so water logged or try to drink and get gassy. Any suggestions????    — Debra L. (posted on April 2, 2001)

April 2, 2001
Debra..although I still have to make an effort to get in enough water at my 10weeks postop(LAP RNY 1/16/01 down 50lbs) and I still don't get enough in...take a big breath and relax...by 10 weeks life will be a lot easier and some of this things will become easier...just take in what you can...you're body needs to heal right now and it needs all the loving care you can give it...so...gets some food in, get some water in, get some rest etc.etc....(2 weeks was pure hell for me)have fun...you're on your way!
   — Debora H.

April 2, 2001
I have only word which comes from experience. Time. I am 11 months post opt. It took me several months to be able to drink the amount of water that I now drink which is between 40-80 oz a day. Give yourself some time you will get their:-) 11 months post op. -80 lbs.
   — Tami G.