Hi, I'll be 5 months out on the 21st and I still can't seem to get enough fluids. My urine seems almost dark most of the time and at best very bright yellow. My skin is dry. I get a minimum 6 glasses a day water plus a premiere protein shake. I just feel like I can't drink anymore. And most days I only pee twice, once in the morning and before bed. I lost my health insurance so I can't afford to see a doctor for two more months. Any ideas?

I'm not sleeved yet, but have you tried different temperatures? Decaf tea, sugar free hot chocolate? I don't know what will happen if I can't drink my ice Water that I love so much now, but I'm getting these to put in my pantry just in case. I know I may not like it later, but right now I just found Dasani coconut pineapple that I love putting into my water, its in a little squeeze bottle like Mio. Ummm, maybe sugar free popsicles, low sodium broth? I'm not sure what you've tried so I'm just throwing ideas out there that I've heard. Good luck to you!!!

Make sure you're not doing damage to your kidneys. It's hard. I was that way pre sleeve. This is hard! I feel like all I do is sip.

I'm not sleeved yet, but have you tried different temperatures? Decaf tea, sugar free hot chocolate? I don't know what will happen if I can't drink my ice Water that I love so much now, but I'm getting these to put in my pantry just in case. I know I may not like it later, but right now I just found Dasani coconut pineapple that I love putting into my water, its in a little squeeze bottle like Mio. Ummm, maybe sugar free popsicles, low sodium broth? I'm not sure what you've tried so I'm just throwing ideas out there that I've heard. Good luck to you!!!

Yes. I was an ice fanatic pre sleeve now it has to be warm or room temp. My question is more that I think I'm actually drinking enough so why am I not properly hydrated?

Make sure you're not doing damage to your kidneys. It's hard. I was that way pre sleeve. This is hard! I feel like all I do is sip.

What do you mean and how do I prevent it?

Chronic dehydration can stress the kidneys. If you have other issues (like certain medications or high/low blood pressure) is can make it worse. Talk to your doctor. I don't want you to be alarmed, but just in case, you should report it. You might be just fine! I am finding it hard to get enough fluids. I am not as good at sipping as I was at guzzling water pre sleeve. If you are worried, you should go see your PCP. Are you taking any meds?

Chronic dehydration can stress the kidneys. If you have other issues (like certain medications or high/low blood pressure) is can make it worse. Talk to your doctor. I don't want you to be alarmed, but just in case, you should report it. You might be just fine! I am finding it hard to get enough fluids. I am not as good at sipping as I was at guzzling water pre sleeve. If you are worried, you should go see your PCP. Are you taking any meds?

Like I said, I lost my health ins. So no doctors for another two months. Im off my meds, and if you look at the numbers it appears I shouldn't be dehydrated. I think it's more that I'm not sufficiently hydrated. How much more does one have to drink before their pee doesn't look radioactive?

Sounds scary for you - so sorry you're dealing with this sans insurance! I know six glasses sounds like a lot, but that's only 48 ounces, and the recommendations I was given say at least 64 or more per day. Any meds or added temps or dry heat or salty foods could affect that and mean more water is in order too. I wonder about drinking more water for a few days spreading it out all day? Also, since you have a doc who did your surgery, it might mean you could call the nurse line and leave a message asking the question, (or email) and just say you can't come in for another couple months insurance-wise but are worried about this. They might go ahead and answer anyway, or at least tell you if that's enough water or not. Worth a try anyway, just because this is your health we're talking here. Good luck - and I'll be some of the long-timers on here can answer your question better too.

Um vitamins make your urine bright and yellow, just letting you know , ttyl

For some people, 48-64 oz isn't "enough"; you have to consume more. Are you drinking any caffeine or alcohol (each requires additional Water intake)?

My best advice is to just "try to get more", which is sad and crappy advice here. We need some of those beer-bong helmets so we can stick two 2-liter bottles of water on our heads and constantly drink all day (aw crap, straw... Dang it)

Try drinking through a straw, and maybe ice chips (if you enjoy eating them) Also, for me adding crystal light to water helps cut the texture thickness.

Just keep trying everyday to push yourself a little more. Don't give up!!! Best of Luck to you.

Thanks for the advice everyone, I'm just gonna have to work harder to get in more water. I never thought at 5 months out that the water thing would still be so difficult

Seela I'm slightly behind you. I was 4 months out on march 13. I seldom get all my water, I find it really hard. I don't drink caffeine or have sodium for that reason. Vitamins make my pee almost highlighter yellow color. I get in about 40 ounces a day and my doctor said while I need more; 40 oz won't lead to dehydration unless I'm in extreme heat and sweating from exercise a lot. Good luck and slowly try to increase over a day. Best of luck.

Seela I'm slightly behind you. I was 4 months out on march 13. I seldom get all my water, I find it really hard. I don't drink caffeine or have sodium for that reason. Vitamins make my pee almost highlighter yellow color. I get in about 40 ounces a day and my doctor said while I need more; 40 oz won't lead to dehydration unless I'm in extreme heat and sweating from exercise a lot. Good luck and slowly try to increase over a day. Best of luck.

Thanks, that's good to know because I always get in at least 48oz

I drink g2 and warm herbal tea when I can't take more plain water. Sometimes the g2 really settles my stomach. It does have calories though.

Hey Seela. I was skeeved the day after you and i still have this issue too. I alternate between the brand Smart water and Propel Zero.

I never hit the 50oz they want me to get. I will some day. For now tho Im not sweating the small stuff.