So, I'm supposed to get close to 64 oz of Water (or liquids total, minus Protein shakes/drinks) and I'm finding that almost impossible. No drinks one hour before meals, and no drinks one hour after meals. 64 oz is A LOT when you have to drink slow, plus having to drink Proteins, too. I can't do it. I'm lucky if I drink 32 oz of water with some Crystal Light, Gatorade, or ice water, per day. Plus Protein shakes? It's just too much for me. I didn't drink that much, pre-op. And I was told not to use straws. Pre-op, on occasion, I DID drink 64 oz, but it was with a straw.

Frustrated...

Stop beating yourself up. Drink as much as you can and that is it. Only you know your body and getting sick to make a quota is not fun. Just make sure you make a decent effort and take it a little easier on yourself, stop stressing!

Good luck to you!

Colleen

I agree with Colleen. Get in as much as you can without gulping. Sip, sip, sip. Best wishes

I have the same problem...seems like I'm always waiting to drink something...then cant get a whole lot down once i can.

Anything you drink goes against your 64 ozs so count your shakes as fluids. And Colleen is right, just drink what you can. It's a goal, not a mandate.

It would be so much easier to drink with a straw. I started a topic on that... But I get in as much as I can, and don't sweat it. My surgeon said drink when I'm thirsty and he does not require any certain amount? But I live in Arizona so I choose to drink a lot of water. It's HOT here!! LOL

Edited July 9, 201412 yr by catlover602

I try to drink as much as I can & I agree it would be much easier with a straw. Its so bad I'm getting horrible dry mouth at night & wake up a blue million times bc of it. Ugh!