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How does anyone keep up their fluids with all these rules about waiting 30 mins before solid food and 45 mins after a meal. By the time I wait that long iv forgotten to drink anything at all?!? And if I spend my day keeping my fluids up I want be able to eat anything solid coz I will never have the 30min gap between my last drink to enable me to eat??? How does everyone else do it??? And does 1 sip mean I need to wait another 30-45 mins???

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It's really not that difficult; having a plan will make it that much easier.

Try setting a timer on your phone to remind you to drink your fluids.

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I don't know....I still find it to be a magical balancing act. 2 1/2 months out I still struggle with this.

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Thanks for the responses. Just glad I am not the only one finding it hard.... Minus Blondiee who seems to believe it's not hard at all...

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Ha I'm 2 weeks out and I've been thinking the same exact thing!!!

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My surgery was March 12 and I've ended up hospitalized twice for dehydration. .. not enough fluids mixed with vomiting every time I drank Water. I'm struggling with this something bad. I keep a shot glass at my desk marked with one ounce and have now started a tick sheet to drink one ounce every fifteen minutes. I feel nauseous all the time which stinks and can't wait for that feeling to go away. I've already lost 41 of the 120 lbs that I'd like to lose. I'm now back to liquids. .. My surgeon had me start all over. Try to get your fluids! !

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It is hard and we have all been there. Do your best and don't give up. You will get it figured out. It gets better.

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I was sleeved march 10th and I felt the same way the first few weeks. Now that I'm feeling better it's becoming a habit I just eat about the same time each day and that gives me plenty of time to drink my Water in between meals. I wait about 30 min after eating is all. I was overthinking it in the beginning and it really does get easier. Just do your best and realize it's all worth it. Find what works for you. Good luck

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