I'm 2 days post op how long do you feel this dehydrated. I don't seem to be able to shake it but I don't want to drink too much.

Also what kind of sleeping complications have you dealt with I have pains almost every where and its very hard to get comfortable.

Thanks for any input.

You can't really drink too much unless you're talking about more than 100 ozs?

Water slips right threw your band, so I don't think you need to worry about drinking to much.

Did you get pain meds? Keep up with them until you are comfortable.

Heating pad helps too. Every new day you will feel better and better. By the end of one week, you will be fine.

Dr told me the first 48hrs is the roughest, so things will get better soon.

Good luck!

Sip, sip, sip... I seriously doubt you can drink too much! Dehydration will put you in the hospital.

I agree with the other posters above...You really can't (within reason) drink too much Water. You should have no problem drinking water.

Take it from my experience, you do NOT want to get too dehydrated. I woke up in the ER last year after a 4 hour, hot biking trip. Concussion's are NO FUN. Stupid me! Never again.

Regarding sleeping, I slept in the recliner for the first 3 or 4 nights and used pillows to prop. When I moved to the bed, I slept on my side with a pillow between my knees, a pillow in front of my belly, and a couple of pillows under my head and neck. The pillow between my knees and the one in front of my belly helped so much, not sure why ...I guess it keeps everything in alignment:) I'm normally a stomach-sleeper. Good luck!

I became dehydrated and was in acute kidney failure within 2 days of surgery. Please be careful.

Heating pad was my best friend for a few days. Stay hydrated, try Popsicles.

Drink plenty of water. It can't hurt you.

_{Just keep sipping!! I got dehydrated too and my doctor was ready to put me in the hospital but I started sipping the heck out of water and was better.. As far as sleeping goes..the recliner was my best friend for the first 4 days. I didnt have pain, but I was uncomfortable so I took the pain meds as directed for the first 3 days..The port site bothered me..Take that pain meds..thats what you have it for! Dont be miserable, because you shouldnt be...and keep sipping..It will get better..I PROMISE! (if you sip it will get better!)}

I'm 2 days post op how long do you feel this dehydrated. I don't seem to be able to shake it but I don't want to drink too much.

Also what kind of sleeping complications have you dealt with I have pains almost every where and its very hard to get comfortable.

Thanks for any input.

SIP SIP SIP! I was hospitalized for dehydration and low potassium 5 days post op...believe me its no fun...my muscles ached and I was in one of the worst places health wise to be...please get that Water down...your body will thank you later.