I was sleeved on June 11 and had no problems in the hospital. But since I have been home I feel like I'm not getting enough water. I average probably 8-10 ounces a day and that's extremely hard to get down. I have to take a deep breath just to get the sip of water down. I'm walking as much as possible but I get light headed pretty quick. I'm worried about dehydration. My stomach still feels like its full of gas. Is that possible? Any advice. I'm trying to sip all day.

I cannot for the life of me find the sugar free popsicles. Are they the freezer pops or do I need to look for something else like in the freezer section?

I am in Ny and they are in the same section as the regular Popsicles, literally right next to them...yellow box and the come in orange, grape and cherry. They also sell luigis sf Italian ices in lemon and cherry.

Wish, If you can find some SF of those ones that are "to freeze", please let me know! I loved those things before surgery and want some SO bad for this summer, but I'm not willing to do the sugared version of them!

I bought some at Kmart, Flavor-Ice Lite.

Wish, If you can find some SF of those ones that are "to freeze", please let me know! I loved those things before surgery and want some SO bad for this summer, but I'm not willing to do the sugared version of them!

I found the site that has them and then there is a store locator - http://www.jelsert.com/Products/Freezer-Bars/Fla-Vor-Ice.aspxand the

store locator shows this but it didn't let me choose just the sugar free ones spcifically - only that product in general http://www.jelsert.com/Store-Locator/

you can buy them on this site (which is where the jelsert site leads you to https://mybrands.com/ but you have to buy in bulk and the shipping is like 28 dollars for 14 dollars of the product.

also on Amazon - not sure how this price compares to the regular store ones I can buy at Dollar General http://www.amazon.com/Fla-vor-ice-Light-Sugar-Freezer-Count/dp/B005QDCNLA/ref=pd_sim_sbs_gro_1

I switched to drinking Water out of a toddler cup with a straw. I know there are conflicting views on straws, but for me it was the only way I could get the water in so I took the risk and haven't looked back. It still feels like a full time job getting enough water in, but it has gotten easier.

I fell asleep with the electric blanket on the other night and woke up terribly dehydrated, worse than a hangover, it was a real reminder of the importance of getting the water in there!

Of course, water also helps with constipation.......

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As far as ice pops, I freeze the water that I flavor with sugar free powder drinks. I just bought one of the "make your own freezer pops kits" you can pick up at any supermarket or walmart/target store, they run about 5-6 dollars. Then you can make any flavors that you want. They are great for the kids too. My favorite are the cherry/lime flavor from target. Have a COOL summer. Adele

Wish, Thank you!! I just ordered a box of them!

Maybe I am unique I can chug water' date=' protein, broth no problem. I can tell if I have taken in enough and have not felt "too full". Wonder if this is just me.... any feed back would be great![/quote']

My husband has had no problem chugging liquids since a day or so after surgery. He just had two week post op and doc said no problem. For those having trouble, he likes Crystal Light Mojito best with extra fresh mint. Oh and Sonic ice! If you are not from the south, Sonic is a drive-in fast food place with awesome ice! It is small pellets of yummy crunchy ice.

I love love love sonic Ice. I get a big bag to keep in the freezer and have it everyday. I take a meat cleaver and gently break it up. I guess it is because I have mild anemia. It is so good to crunch on. So refreshing. I haven't been sleeved yet so I am still enjoying the carbonated beverages. I love the diet cherry limeaides from Sonic and don't forget happy hour 2-4 pm daily with with 1/2 price drinks. Am I a sonic commercial or what??? LOL.

I'm 2 days out of surgery' date=' have just been given a glass of apple juice. Omg. It's amazing. I tried water but as soon as it went warm it tasted a bit yuk, so now I have apple juice in a glass filled with ice! Yummo! Maybe just try other things like juice or some cordial with your water to ease it down? My surgeon said its common for people to struggle getting water down, but given something else & it's easy good luck![/quote']

Wow my dr says no juice lucky u

I switched to drinking water out of a toddler cup with a straw. I know there are conflicting views on straws, but for me it was the only way I could get the water in so I took the risk and haven't looked back. It still feels like a full time job getting enough water in, but it has gotten easier.

I fell asleep with the electric blanket on the other night and woke up terribly dehydrated, worse than a hangover, it was a real reminder of the importance of getting the water in there!

Of course, water also helps with constipation.......

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Electric blanket??? YIKES! lol It hit 105 here a few weeks ago and will stay there or higher til probably September - I can't wait for the days of Electric Blankets again.

I read all of these posts about not being able to drink enough water and I guess until I actually get sleeved i just can't imagine it being difficult but I guess I will soon find out.

I was sleeved on the 12th and it is also very hard for me to get water down. The gas pains hurt as does the water. I've been switching it up from sf Popsicles, water, broth, and choc protien shakes. It has taken me 2 days to get one shake down. I too feel lightheaded. So I made myself get up and get some water. This is our job now, making sure those fluids get in. Keep trying and if you just can't do it, call the doc. Good luck!

Electric blanket??? YIKES! lol It hit 105 here a few weeks ago and will stay there or higher til probably September - I can't wait for the days of Electric Blankets again.

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Haha! I am in the southern hemisphere so it is winter here and very cold!

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I was sleeved on June 11 and had no problems in the hospital. But since I have been home I feel like I'm not getting enough water. I average probably 8-10 ounces a day and that's extremely hard to get down. I have to take a deep breath just to get the sip of water down. I'm walking as much as possible but I get light headed pretty quick. I'm worried about dehydration. My stomach still feels like its full of gas. Is that possible? Any advice. I'm trying to sip all day.

Yes your thought of being full of gas is correct try taking a gasx to help. I would sip my water out of a once out cut and refill it every 15 mins to ensure I would drink. And I would continue it till about the third week . I aslo put a time for every hour so that I would not for get to drink water and eat. This takes time it is giong to be hard but be at peace that things will get better.

I cannot for the life of me find the sugar free popsicles. Are they the freezer pops or do I need to look for something else like in the freezer section?

They are also listed as no sugar added

Haha! I am in the southern hemisphere so it is winter here and very cold!

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Ahhhhh I just noticed your location. Send some of that cold here. But only a little - when it gets to 70 we pull our leather jackets out and when it hits 50 the full riding gear comes out - chaps, full face masks, gauntlet gloves lol But it's still better than snow