Just got out of hospital 50 mls of liquid every half an hour but I'm always thirsty I just want water so picking between protein and water every half an hour I would rather water else I feel super dehydrated any tips and does this get easier I don't want to feel thirsty all the time!

Keep sipping or get a clear protein drink like the Isopure nocarb and mix the two.

So I can keep sipping water even if it hasn't been half an hour?

So I can keep sipping Water even if it hasn't been half an hour?

In the first week you will only be doing liquids and you don't have to wait 30 mins after 'eating' a Protein shake to resume water. the stopping water before and after meals for me started with the mushie stage as I didn't want to flush the food out of my stomach, I wanted that slow digestion @ that point. But for you at this stage it's more important to stay hydrated.

I worried about this, too.

Most of my life I've been a huge Water drinker. Even as a kid I can remember being at friend's houses and they'd comment on how often I'd ask to get some water.

I almost quit football due to idiot coaches who'd used water rationing as a motivator.

I carry around a water bottle at work all the time.

I say all that to say this: I was very concerned about this leading up to my surgery...perhaps more concerned about this than any other aspect.

I'm 11 days post-op and can say with great confidence that me drinking enough water is not going to be a problem.

Day 1 in the hospital it was just ice chips and I was highly concerned. Second day I was on pace for 4 oz of water an hour and I had to chart it.

Day 2 I drank around 80 oz

Day3-11 I've been drinking just as much water as I wanted....on par with what I did prior to surgery.

Those first couple days may be weird.....but I'm betting you'll come through like a champ and be able to have no issues meeting your water goals.

Hang in there.

I worried about this, too.

Most of my life I've been a huge Water drinker. Even as a kid I can remember being at friend's houses and they'd comment on how often I'd ask to get some water.

I almost quit football due to idiot coaches who'd used water rationing as a motivator.

I carry around a water bottle at work all the time.

I say all that to say this: I was very concerned about this leading up to my surgery...perhaps more concerned about this than any other aspect.

I'm 11 days post-op and can say with great confidence that me drinking enough water is not going to be a problem.

Day 1 in the hospital it was just ice chips and I was highly concerned. Second day I was on pace for 4 oz of water an hour and I had to chart it.

Day 2 I drank around 80 oz

Day3-11 I've been drinking just as much water as I wanted....on par with what I did prior to surgery.

Those first couple days may be weird.....but I'm betting you'll come through like a champ and be able to have no issues meeting your water goals.

Hang in there.

This is me. Ive been wondering how well I'll do with water after surgery, which is this wednesday. I'm a big water drinker. Probably 100 ozs a day. At least i have one thing in my favor, with the weather cooling off, it won't be as hot and shouldn't need as much.

Thanks Dub, that really helped give me some assurance.

I worried about this, too.

Most of my life I've been a huge Water drinker. Even as a kid I can remember being at friend's houses and they'd comment on how often I'd ask to get some water.

I almost quit football due to idiot coaches who'd used water rationing as a motivator.

I carry around a water bottle at work all the time.

I say all that to say this: I was very concerned about this leading up to my surgery...perhaps more concerned about this than any other aspect.

I'm 11 days post-op and can say with great confidence that me drinking enough water is not going to be a problem.

Day 1 in the hospital it was just ice chips and I was highly concerned. Second day I was on pace for 4 oz of water an hour and I had to chart it.

Day 2 I drank around 80 oz

Day3-11 I've been drinking just as much water as I wanted....on par with what I did prior to surgery.

Those first couple days may be weird.....but I'm betting you'll come through like a champ and be able to have no issues meeting your water goals.

Hang in there.

This is me. Ive been wondering how well I'll do with water after surgery, which is this wednesday. I'm a big water drinker. Probably 100 ozs a day. At least i have one thing in my favor, with the weather cooling off, it won't be as hot and shouldn't need as much.

I can only speak from one perspective and one experience and that is simply my own.

I was very pleased to have zero problems with drinking enough water to practically float.

Thanks Dub, that really helped give me some assurance.

Cool.

I'm sorry to post up my personal experiences in many threads, but it's all I can accurately speak to....my own experiences.

I'll bet you will do great !!!!!

So I can keep sipping Water even if it hasn't been half an hour?

In the first week you will only be doing liquids and you don't have to wait 30 mins after 'eating' a Protein shake to resume water. the stopping water before and after meals for me started with the mushie stage as I didn't want to flush the food out of my stomach, I wanted that slow digestion @ that point. But for you at this stage it's more important to stay hydrated.

I agree with this, however, I have noticed as my hunger comes back, I stay full longer after a Protein Shake if I wait to drink water. When you're first post-op, though, it's sip sip sip non-stop.

I'm sorry to post up my personal experiences in many threads, but it's all I can accurately speak to....my own experiences.

I'll bet you will do great !!!!!

No need to apologize, it's understood that we are all a little different and personal experiences is the best advice you could get for free, anyways! Thanks

Thanks guys I just don't want to stretch my stomach , I was so thirsty I drank 100mls of protein shake fairly quickly and I felt so sick like I was going to vomit so I keep being afraid of going overboard!

I was sipping something almost constantly in the first weeks after surgery. You have got to get in your Protein and fluids. Also try sugar-free Popsicles, and crushed ice. I put ProtiDiet liquid beverage concentrate (undiluted) over sonic crushed ice and ate it with a spoon.

Just keep at it.

I got home last night from revision surgery and have been sipping away. My goal is 64oz including my Protein that I mix with Water. I have the 8oz deer park individuals so I can easily tell how much I have drank. I am writing it all down so I can see my process. Also I write down if I liked the protein or not. I drink plain water and water with mio. I write down all my feelings too. If I drank to fast or if it feel sick. Which I have not gotten sick yet. It is a learning process for us all.

You may want to try the fruity Protein drinks Matrix makes them I had the fuzzy navel today and it wasn't bad. It may help quench your thirst.