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penman53    493

penman53
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Well, I just got home from the ER, all these months without one complication and now twice in month I have been dehydrated. This second time I actually passed out and collapsed in the bathroom. I thought I had my liquids under good control but apparently not. I would really like to know some secrets from you all as to what you do to ensure that you are getting in the right amount of liquid every day to preclude this condition.

Thanks, Mark

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Seela    1,187

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Well, I just got home from the ER, all these months without one complication and now twice in month I have been dehydrated. This second time I actually passed out and collapsed in the bathroom. I thought I had my liquids under good control but apparently not. I would really like to know some secrets from you all as to what you do to ensure that you are getting in the right amount of liquid every day to preclude this condition.

Thanks, Mark

Keep a log of how much Water your drinking so you are sure to hit your goals

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Try to have a small drink of Water every hour. Every time I notice the time I take a sip of water. Another thing you can do it drink from a bottle of water and set a goal to drink a certain number of bottle water a day, that way you keep up with how much you are taking in. Best to you!

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Madam Reverie    2,958

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Keep a bottle of Water with you at all times. Duck-tape it to your hands, if you have to...

The more 'visual' reminders you get, the more likely you are not to 'forget' to drink...

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Sherry73    94

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I do good at work. I keep a bottle of Water on my desk all day. At home is where I get busy and forget to drink.

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RJ'S/beginning    5,358

RJ'S/beginning
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Get some G2 Gatorade and drink some every day..I mix it 1/2 and 1/2 with Water...And after a year out I still drink it every day...Vitamin Water too is great...

I think I am going to insist on Gatorade giving me some stocks or something...lol

No kidding really it works!

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Fluffnomore    1,235

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I'm with RJ. The G2 is really great for me. I "like" the grape flavor best. The electrolytes seem to really help keeping things on track.

The other things is that maybe you can take some time now to make more liquid choices as much as you can. Soups instead of Entrees, etc.

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RJ'S/beginning    5,358

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I prefer the orange flavor but can handle the fruit punch too.......Grape yikes!!!! But that is my daughters favorite too.....lol

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Bombs    353

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I drink from the same kind of water bottle every day I know I have to drink 3 of them. I also know I have to drink at least one before I leave the gym every morning. It is just a concentrated effort every day. I do the 1/2 g2 1/2 Water combo as well as Mio energy

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RJ'S/beginning    5,358

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I like you anyway RJ.

fruit punch? Bleah…but actually the lemon/lime is the worst. :D

Yes it does sound awful...i meant that I will drink the fruit punch in a pinch!!! And I like you too...lol

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sandisleeve    563

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Well, I just got home from the ER, all these months without one complication and now twice in month I have been dehydrated. This second time I actually passed out and collapsed in the bathroom. I thought I had my liquids under good control but apparently not. I would really like to know some secrets from you all as to what you do to ensure that you are getting in the right amount of liquid every day to preclude this condition.

Thanks, Mark

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I'm 18 days out and was in ER on day 11 for dehydration which the docs initially thought was pancreatitis based on lab reports i guess although no fever normal blood pressure and normal oxygen .. I did have low blood sugar

I'm still incredibly weak and can barely get fluids in due to hiatal hernia pain and pressure

I feel like I will end up in ER again soon cause every time I stand up I feel like I will pass out. I also get light headed and warm at times

It's been tough but keeping hydrated is a full time job for me now and soooo hard to do cause of the pain. I used to drink more than half my weight in ounces prior to VSG & hernia repair daily. I'm a rare plain Water lover so it sucks to be and feel dehydrated all the time.

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