Getting Enough Water

[Rogofulm 2,440]

I bought two 24-ounce Tervis Tumblers (and handles) at Bed, Bath & Beyond; one for work and one for home. At least 45 minutes after Breakfast I fill one up with sugar-free, Decaf Crystal Light (or generic) iced tea (Mio works too) and sip it all morning, finishing up at least 30 minutes before lunch. At least 45 minutes after lunch, I fill another and sip it all afternoon. Then, at least 45 minutes after dinner I fill my last one at home and sip it all evening. That's 72+ ounces of Fluid every day! If I have to go somewhere, I bring my tumbler in the car with me. And if I'm hungry and it's not mealtime or snacktime, I drink even more. Remember, after weight loss surgery, hunger is usually thirst in disguise. If I'm going to a casual party where there won't be anything "appropriate" for me to drink, I bring along more Crystal Light in a cooler. Between the iced tea, coffee (yeah, I know), and my Protein shake, I'm easily getting in 120 oz. of Fluid per day. Try to make it a daily routine to help you meet your fluid goals every day. Good luck!!!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@BLERDgirl

If you DO want a little flavor, but no sweetener or colors, try using extracts (not the artificial ones). I like peppermint, lemon, orange, but there are also almond, rum, maple.....lots of flavors. I use a tootpick, dip it about an inch in the bottle, then swish it in the Water bottle (with Water, of course!). A little goes a long ways, so be careful!

I actually like water so I'm good. On the rare occasion that I want flavor I have an infusion pitcher that I'll fill either with citrus fruits or cucumber and crushed mint leaves.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

@@BLERDgirl

Lovin' the cucumber idea! I'm hoping to have tons of them in the garden this year! Thanks!

[JPacella 37]

I used to love ice cold Water but 2 months post-op now I find that I can't stand drinking water that cold, so I just drink it without the ice and goes down much easier.

[butterfly23 423]

I have been using herbal teas to flavor my Water and have found some great flavors (peach, passion fruit, hibiscus, blueberry etc). No caffeine, no calories and natural. Steep a couple bags and then dilute with water. It is not sweet, but very refreshing and has helped me drink more water, especially iced - I highly recommend trying as there as so many different flavors.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

@@KingMoose

So I saw my nurse today, and asked the question on getting too much Water. She said it is very difficult to get TOO much Water, but it is possible. I told her about your working out and sweating...and she still thought it would be nearly impossible for you to get too much. She suggested you have a blood test to see if you were dehydrated, if you were concerned. Your PCP would hopefully be better to direct your personal situation. Hope this helps...

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Water toxicity is possible but only in extreme circumstance. You likely would have to literally drink you body weight in water .

[jess9395 5,448]

For those of you struggling with Water try different varieties of bottled water/tap water/filtered water/etc. for whatever reason (minerals? Density?) our well water which is filtered and clean and tastes quite good, feels heavy in my stomach and makes me nauseated (never did pre sleeve) I drink bottled water and I am fine!

[Jessica Radcliff 51]

For me it's not so much I can't get enough down, I just forget it don't feel like drinking anything. I ALWAYS have something with me I just forget. Anyone else like this?

[jess9395 5,448]

For me it's not so much I can't get enough down, I just forget it don't feel like drinking anything. I ALWAYS have something with me I just forget. Anyone else like this?

Yeah it's either that or having to pee all the time, LOL, one or the other!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

For me it's not so much I can't get enough down, I just forget it don't feel like drinking anything. I ALWAYS have something with me I just forget. Anyone else like this?

Yeah. I sometimes have to set alarms on my phone. I fill my bottle first thing and make sure it's in eye sight. Even then if it's not an active day I'm barely getting in 4 -6 glasses. When I feel myself slipping like that I also make it a rule that I have to drink at least 8 ounce before a meal.