Hen they say sip, as in water, how much is that exactly? A tsp-tblsp? How often can you drink one on top of the other? Seems like so much water to get in a tiny swig at a time. Advice?

Yeah this is soooo tricky. Everyone is different about this - you feel super full of you drink too much, some people still gulp and others use a straw. Just make sure all of your sipping equals over 64 oz a day.

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I miss straws but I carry an insulated water bottle with me everywhere I go and try to drink as much as I can but someways I just can't get 8 glasses in

I have little alarms set on my cell to go off every four hours (time to eat or drink protien shake) so I try to drink one 500ml bottle (standard old bottle o water) and it takes my mind I wanting too mindlessly munch as I am still spending a lot of time sedentary in front of tv and computer...

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I'm having a really hard time with drinking and would like any advice. I've had to receive 3 bags of IV fluids this week from dehydration. When I sip I feel like I'm getting nauseous after 2 or 3 sips. I'm getting very discouraged right now. My dr said next time I'll have to be admitted.

New Carrie, sorry to hear about your problem. Have you tried decaf green tea? It tends to settle the stomach without calories or caffeine. I get my fluids in that way.

Keep us posted, please.

Haven't tried the green tea...thanks for the hint I'm up for anything right now.

I'm having a really hard time with drinking and would like any advice. I've had to receive 3 bags of IV fluids this week from dehydration. When I sip I feel like I'm getting nauseous after 2 or 3 sips. I'm getting very discouraged right now. My dr said next time I'll have to be admitted.

Hi Carrie, I have been having the same issue. My weight loss stalled and I wasn't getting in hardly any Water or Protein. I went to the doctor yesterday for my 6 week checkup and told them that everything I put in my mouth makes me nauseous so I can't eat and drink. They asked why I had not called and told them about the nausea. I WAS TRYING NOT TO WHINE! Anyway, the doctor explained this.... I am dehydrated and because of that, I am nauseated, so I don't eat protein and I do t drink which causes dehydration. Which makes me

Nauseous so I don't eat or drink..... Get it ? It's a vicious cycle and hard to break ! But it's not! They gave me Zofran dissolving tablets for the nausea, so yesterday I took one and ate and drank and drank. And today I am drinking like crazy after taking the Zofran znd guess what?? I feel so much better !!! And I was down 2 pounds this morning !!! I wish I had asked for the nausea medication sooner !!!! Please everyone, don't be afraid to ask the doctor for nausea medication, it really, really, really helps !!!!

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I had surgery on Monday and am using a coffee cup which helps me sip and I have it next to me and 30 min after a meal I just sip it two to three times every 15 minutes. Also try SF popscicles those hydrate you as well, good luck!

Thanks Barebones...they did give me the script for Zofran but I was also trying to tough it out. I think I've gotten in about 20 oz today which was alot for me. Tomorrow I may just have to suck it up and use the meds.

Keep sipping its hard in the beginning . Add Jello sugar free Popsicle . Try cristal light or any sugar free drink mix with Water. Just keep sipping it gets easer.

My doctor says 2 oz every 15 min

Good luck

Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

Don't try to tough it out! Use the meds. It is much better than a stay at the hospital! Maybe after a few days u can try again with no meds...