My surgery is in 2 days, September 4th. My biggest fear is feeling thirsty and not being able to drink a lot. I can easily down 16oz. after working out and obviously won't be able to do that anymore. Anyone have any issues with this or advice?

My surgery is in 2 days' date=' September 4th. My biggest fear is feeling thirsty and not being able to drink a lot. I can easily down 16oz. after working out and obviously won't be able to do that anymore. Anyone have any issues with this or advice?[/quote']

It's just learning a new way to swallow. I cannot chug a lug like I used to, it's just a tad paced. After the first couple weeks, it went down easier and now I don't notice it at all (3 1/2 mo out). It also was one of my biggest concerns prior to surgery. A non event for me.

Hopefully you won't be thirsty. You'll feel like you're floating with all the Fluid you'll be consuming!

My surgery is in 2 days, September 4th. My biggest fear is feeling thirsty and not being able to drink a lot. I can easily down 16oz. after working out and obviously won't be able to do that anymore. Anyone have any issues with this or advice?

I felt like I would die of thirst the first month after surgery. It was hot and I was used to downing a LOT of Water. I had to swish mouthfuls of cold water and spit them out and then sip tiny little sips slowly. I was never satisfied. Several times I took a big swig of water when I was out and couldnt tactfully spit it out and had to swallow just a bit at a time so that my swig became at least 4 swallows.

I'm not reassuring you am I?

After a month or two I got used to drinking less but I still dont feel like I can drink enough at 3 months out.

I was the same way. Constantly have a water bottle by your side. I was worried about this too but having a large water bottle really helped. Every 15 try and drink 1/2 oz - 1 oz. I marked my bottle with a Sharpie to remind me how much I should drink. I've noticed I can drink a little more without much resistance (I'm just about 4 weeks out). Feel it out and best of luck to you!

It's just learning a new way to swallow. I cannot chug a lug like I used to' date=' it's just a tad paced. After the first couple weeks, it went down easier and now I don't notice it at all (3 1/2 mo out). It also was one of my biggest concerns prior to surgery. A non event for me.

Hopefully you won't be thirsty. You'll feel like you're floating with all the Fluid you'll be consuming![/quote']

Thank you!

I felt like I would die of thirst the first month after surgery. It was hot and I was used to downing a LOT of Water. I had to swish mouthfuls of cold water and spit them out and then sip tiny little sips slowly. I was never satisfied. Several times I took a big swig of water when I was out and couldnt tactfully spit it out and had to swallow just a bit at a time so that my swig became at least 4 swallows.

I'm not reassuring you am I?

After a month or two I got used to drinking less but I still dont feel like I can drink enough at 3 months out.

It's still nice to know I'm not alone with my fear

I was the same way. Constantly have a Water bottle by your side. I was worried about this too but having a large water bottle really helped. Every 15 try and drink 1/2 oz - 1 oz. I marked my bottle with a Sharpie to remind me how much I should drink. I've noticed I can drink a little more without much resistance (I'm just about 4 weeks out). Feel it out and best of luck to you!

Thanks for the advice, I'll do that!

I always pay for it when I chug my water. It makes me severely nauseous. I miss drinking a cold glass of water all at once after coming in from the heat and humidity.

I always pay for it when I chug my Water. It makes me severely nauseous. I miss drinking a cold glass of water all at once after coming in from the heat and humidity. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

That's exactly what I'm fearful of. I'm so glad that I asked about this, I thought that I was just being silly.

I can drink a pretty good amount at a time. Since about 2-3 weeks out I can drink a 32oz powerade zero in about an hour.. My dr said I am lucky though. I can drink my 11oz protein drink in less than half an hour... Nothing hurts.. I can take several sips in a minute too..

I can drink a pretty good amount at a time. Since about 2-3 weeks out I can drink a 32oz Powerade zero in about an hour.. My dr said I am lucky though. I can drink my 11oz Protein drink in less than half an hour... Nothing hurts.. I can take several sips in a minute too..

You are lucky!!

I could barely drink Water until my 10th week. Now all I want is water, I cant stand the Powerade zero and G2 and other stuff I had to drink for 10 weeks.

Today I was happy to drink 8 oz of water in about 10 minutes. That was a BIG improvement for me. I can drink water with lemon a little faster.

I still don't think I drink 64 oz a day but because I keep adding ice I'm not really sure how much I drink.

I was able to drink fairly easily, although early out Popsicles helped me get my Water in without feeling like I was drowning. I could not drink plain water until about 10 weeks, although I could drink it with lemon or lime in it at about 4 weeks. I am now 14 weeks and can drink just like I did preop, other then I get "full" on liquids quickly could do 16oz bottle in 15 min if I was really thirsty, but get a full feeling afterwards. Just play around and figure out what works for you and realize that because today you can't drink water, doesn't mean tomorrow wont be different!!

See you on the losers bench soon!

I could barely drink Water until my 10th week. Now all I want is water' date=' I cant stand the Powerade zero and G2 and other stuff I had to drink for 10 weeks.

Today I was happy to drink 8 oz of water in about 10 minutes. That was a BIG improvement for me. I can drink water with lemon a little faster.

I still don't think I drink 64 oz a day but because I keep adding ice I'm not really sure how much I drink.[/quote']

I chew ice constantly!! Thanks for your info.

I was able to drink fairly easily' date=' although early out Popsicles helped me get my Water in without feeling like I was drowning. I could not drink plain water until about 10 weeks, although I could drink it with lemon or lime in it at about 4 weeks. I am now 14 weeks and can drink just like I did preop, other then I get "full" on liquids quickly could do 16oz bottle in 15 min if I was really thirsty, but get a full feeling afterwards. Just play around and figure out what works for you and realize that because today you can't drink water, doesn't mean tomorrow wont be different!!

See you on the losers bench soon! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I appreciate your response and words of encouragement, thank you