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kaykay85

By kaykay85, in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

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kaykay85    0

kaykay85
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I had my surgery on 12/7 and I'm down 20 lbs, but I am always thirsty!. I used to drink ALOT of Water before surgery and now I'm not able to drink as much. I don't have diabetes (I know that's a common sign of it) I do sugar free Popsicles a lot and sip on water throughout the day but still can't seem to quench my thirst. Any suggestions??

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nnv    44

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How much are you drinking per day? Are you avoiding caffeine?

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tdawntaylor    10

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I had my surgery on 12/7 and I'm down 20 lbs, but I am always thirsty!. I used to drink ALOT of Water before surgery and now I'm not able to drink as much. I don't have diabetes (I know that's a common sign of it) I do sugar free Popsicles a lot and sip on water throughout the day but still can't seem to quench my thirst. Any suggestions??

Gah! My surgery was 12/14 but I am dealing with the same thing! I just want a big glass of water!

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nnv    44

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I'm just over 3 months out and suffered from similar issues at first. Part of my problem was stomach acid that I thought was hunger/thirst (this got significantly better after I had been on the acid blocker for a couple of weeks) and my secondary problem was thinking that I couldn't take a "normal" drink of Water. liquids go through you pretty comfortably, so you can actually drink a bigger swallow than you think (I found this out by accident when I took a huge "gulp" of water after a long walk only about a week after surgery and nothing bad happened). At this point, I have absolutely zero problem getting at least 30 ounces of fluids (not counting any Protein Shakes or coffee) in before lunch and another 40-50 ounces after lunch. Hang in there!

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Daisee68    2,493

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Try Powerade Zero or even pickle juice. Both of those have electrolytes in them which may help with the thirst.

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delibeanjelly    11

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I feel your pain! I had surgery on 12/8. I'm parched 24/7. I wake up all night to drink, and no matter how much I drink, I'm always thirsty. The only time I'm not thirsty is when I'm eating. I used to guzzle Water by the huge yellow dickies cup full, now I sip all darn day on my 8 ounce glasses, drinking my minimum, but my mouth is like the Mohave desert.

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Daisee68    2,493

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One more suggestion (though it doesn't solve the issue of why the thirst) - have you ever tried Biotene Mouth Spray? I have used it when I have had to take too much sinus medicine and my mouth drys out. I have used it since surgery without issue. Might be a short term solution for you.

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abryson    41

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Had my surgery the same day it just take time I did go back to the hospital got so Fluid one time and good after that I'm down 27 I drink a little less than a gallon a day long as it's cold I start by 8 am good luck

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