Hi, I am a week and a half out from surgery. So I have only been eating food for 4 days. Since I started eating I cannot get enough water in. If I don't drink before, during, and an hour after each meal and protein drink - That is 5times 2 hours so basically for 9-10 hours a day I can't drink. That only leaves like 6 waking hours to drink. I am really worried, I can feel I am dehydrated. Any recommendations?

I was told 1/2 hour before and after. I was also told protein drinks count towards water.

I was told half hour also you just have to keep a drink with you all the time I mix nectar fruit protein with Vitamin Water or Propel to help with electrolytes that way you get your liquids and protein at the same time

Do you wait half an hour after you drink your protein drink before you drink water as well?

If you have 6 hours try drinking one 16.9 oz Water bottle each hour. Youre still pretty new to the game ..the more you drink the easier it will get to get it down. As you progress you'll be able to take bigger drinks and closer together. You're still in the sipping every 5 mins stage.

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221**6 weeks post op. CW: 191.0 lbs. ---ONE-DERLAND ---

I had issues getting enough in. I drink up until I eat. I don't do the 30 before....it has a hole in the bottom....the water drains right out...I'm not sure why they say this rule..but I make sure it's been at least 5-10 minutes I also don't worry about not drinking after protein drinks. It's also a drink...so that helps. I can now drink normally and mine was 4.1. Just keep on keeping on. Eat Popsicle if you can

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