I'm 3 weeks post op and am getting into going to the gym but I am having a hard time getting all my fluids in daily as it is so I'm almost scared to go to the gym and work out for fear of getting dehydrated, any tips or insight?

I went and bought a water bottle specifically for my workouts. I fill it with water and a little crystal light peach Bellini and take around with me during my workout. Sip between sets and every few minutes of cardio. Sip, sip, sip!

It can almost be a full time job trying to get all the fluid in post-op. I try and keep a drink with me at all times, and in the beginning as soon as I woke up I made sure to get in as much as I can before I "started" my day.

Good luck, it will get easier as time goes on.

What are you doings t the gym? If walking etc then it's all good but at 3 weeks, no weights. I know that's not what you asked but just being a worry wart

Hydration is a tough one. Takes my constant attention and I know I no longer get 64 oz no Mayer how much I feel like I try.

I posted about me not drinking water and the forum attacked me. guess what? 4 months after surgery: 58 lbs lost, all my blood labs came back excellent! and STILL not drinking all that water.

I posted about me not drinking Water and the forum attacked me. guess what? 4 months after surgery: 58 lbs lost' date=' all my blood labs came back excellent! and STILL not drinking all that water.[/quote']

Glad to hear you are doing well. I am constantly trying to find liquids to consume other than water. I've never been able to drink much water. For whatever reason, I just don't like the taste. I count everything liquid I put in toward my 64 oz. and still fall short.

I recently found diet lemonade at Chick Fil A. I now buy it by the gallon. This has helped with my Fluid intake a lot. Still short, but doing better.

Gatorade

I've also found water to be "harder" to get it all in. I stock up on Vitamin water zero or Powerade zero. A few carbs, but I count them. Thankfully, I'm able to average about 80oz. a day. But I am also able to have a drink in front of me all day at work. I try and stay diligent with it for a number of reasons... to aid in my weight loss (of course) keep my skin hydrated (gravity and age already have a jump on me) I don't take in a ton of fiber, so I want help keep things moving across the board. I did nto keep track of my fluid intake before surgery, but I can say honestly, that my skin has never been better overall, the loose skin from the loss is going to be an issue, but I can only do my best at that.

G2 Gatorade! i mix it 1/2 and 1/2 with Water and drink it at least once a day...I experienced dehydration only once and felt horrible so even now after 10 months I still drink a 1/2 bottle every day.....It really keeps my skin from pinching and I don't worry about hydration..

I used to drink a lot of water and I mean a lot..Cannot drink that much anymore so I take that as a preoperative measure for dehydration.....I drink 3 30 oz bottles a day of water but that is nothing compared to what I used to drink....

your body rejects the water at first and you use the bathroom a lot but as your body gets used to it it uses the water and it hydrates your entire inner city...after all you are 99% water.....( I used to drink 3 or 4 liters a day )

This is that is in debate all the time..That's okay with me..i did what i did as my choice.....Do try the G2 every day though...K

Thanks all!! I'm plan on starting it slow with just cardio stuff for now but I do feel like trying to get my fluids in can be a full time job! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one struggling with it!

G2 Gatorade! i mix it 1/2 and 1/2 with Water and drink it at least once a day...I experienced dehydration only once and felt horrible so even now after 10 months I still drink a 1/2 bottle every day.....It really keeps my skin from pinching and I don't worry about hydration..

I used to drink a lot of water and I mean a lot..Cannot drink that much anymore so I take that as a preoperative measure for dehydration.....I drink 3 30 oz bottles a day of water but that is nothing compared to what I used to drink....

your body rejects the water at first and you use the bathroom a lot but as your body gets used to it it uses the water and it hydrates your entire inner city...after all you are 99% water.....( I used to drink 3 or 4 liters a day )

This is that is in debate all the time..That's okay with me..i did what i did as my choice.....Do try the G2 every day though...K

I would also like to suggest power aide drink as it has electrolytes and no calories. Drink as much water as you can if you are working out. 90 ounces a day is a good starting point. Drink before, during and after working out. Try and reduce your caffeine Intake in order to reduce the loss of water and Calcium during the day. Drink when you are not eating. If newer out, you will need to play with 45 minute wait periods. However, you can wait far less between eating and drinking once you are far enough post op.