Hey! I recently had my surgery on May 3rd and have been struggling getting 64oz of fluids daily. I have been drinking lots of fluids but i barely have to urinate....has anyone experienced that? And is it a bad thing?

I haven't had my surgery yet, but as a nurse I know urinating is important. you have to drink as much as you can. If your urine is dark and has a strong odor to it that's a good indicator your getting dehydrated. SIP SIP SIP nothing but water.

Thank you! I will start on that right now!

I was sleeved on May 7th and have the same issue of feeling like I'm not drinking enough. The nurse reminded me that Popsicles and hello count as well. My plan is to drink a whole lot of water.

Yeah It happens. You have to remember your body is low on fluids in the beginning. You have to drink plenty of water and like the other person said Popsicles soup all count. Believe me. eventually it will get back to normal.

Remember, staying hydrated post op (and forever) is VERY important. The number one reason for readmission to the hospital is for dehydration. You should be sipping some kind of sugar free clear liquids all the time (unless it is meal time). Your goal should be 64 ounces of clear liquids per day. If you commit yourself to getting in around 20 ounces between 8a and 12 noon, 20 ounces between 12 noon and 4pm, and 20 ounces between 4pm and 8pm, that pretty much gets you on track--or you can figure 4 ounces per hour. (that equals out to 1 ounce every 15 minutes). when you break it down, it does not seem so hard to maintain!! Make yourself a schedule that you can check off and it is easy to keep up with. Remember no caffeine for the first 6-8 weeks and no carbonated drinks EVER!! By the way--I am 3 1/2 years out from my sleeve, I initally lost 145 lbs over the first 18 months, and now am maintaining a 135-140 lbs weight loss. My life is awesome!!

Scarflady,

Thank you so much for that insight. I am doing much better with the liquids but I know I can drink more. I don't really drink carbonated drinks anymore anyway (makes me have too much gas) lol