Ok I know there are a million threads out there on thirst but here goes

I feel good, I have energy. I am 14 days post-op

BUT I get very cotton mouth and feel super thirsty all the time and my urine is so dark. I know dark urine indicates dehydration but wouldn't I feel tired and sick?

I have been drinking as much Water as possible still struggling to get my Protein in but it gets better day by day. What do you guys think????

Thanks!

Keep trying, you will get there. I am 6 weeks out and I still have dark urine and trouble getting all my Fluid in. I have a Water bottle with me at all times and have gotten myself up to at least 36 ounces a day, FINALLY. I am getting better each day, but if I am not carrying it, I don't do it.

This is bizarre to me because I have always been a chugger. I hate hate hate not being able to chug a 20 oz bottle of water in under a minute like I used to do. I almost always feel thirsty, especially now that it is so hot outside and I would rather eat than drink.

You will get there!

Keep trying' date=' you will get there. I am 6 weeks out and I still have dark urine and trouble getting all my Fluid in. I have a Water bottle with me at all times and have gotten myself up to at least 36 ounces a day, FINALLY. I am getting better each day, but if I am not carrying it, I don't do it.

This is bizarre to me because I have always been a chugger. I hate hate hate not being able to chug a 20 oz bottle of water in under a minute like I used to do. I almost always feel thirsty, especially now that it is so hot outside and I would rather eat than drink.

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I am a chugger too!! I have to stop myself from doing it!

Thank you. It's good too know that this is normal. I just found it strange cause I feel awesome! Just making sure I'm not the only one

You won't necessarily feel tired or sluggish with dehydration. Everyone is different. Perhaps you are sweating out water more than you realize during the day. Try drinking a soup cup full of full sodium chicken broth once a day. You can improve your water retention that way.

I meant that I would rather DRINK than eat. HA! That's weird for a fat girl.