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You know how integrative physicians offices often have IV cocktail bars, so to say? Does anyone ever go once a week or every 2 weeks to get a little more hydrated? I'm thinking of just the basic hydration w/ b & c Vitamins added. I'm not getting in 64 oz of liquid & am so used to having even more than that pre-sleeve. I'm 2 months tomorrow & feel like I need more Water. I sip ALL-day, but just can't seem to get to 64 oz.

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I only got IV fluids when I was severely dehydrated during my second and third month postop. Prior to that I was doing fine but I couldn't keep up with my Fluid losses due to 24/7 diarrhea from a C. diff infection. Gotta say I really enjoyed those days (even the getting poked 3-4 times trying to find a vein) because I actually got to take a break from drinking.

However, IV fluids is certainly something I wouldn't rely on for hydration. They put you at greater risk for infection and can cause phlebitis which is uncomfortable to say the least. Frequent IV sticks can compromise your vessels and make it more difficult to place a catheter if and when you really need one.

I'd just try and put more effort into drinking more. Keep Water by your bed. Drink till the moment you fall asleep. Drink 16oz before you even leave for work. Drink in the car everywhere you go. Keep a bottle at hand all day. Drink 12-16oz of Decaf tea as a bedtime snack. Set a timer to drink every 15 minutes if you have to. Set goals....drink X amount before the next time you eat.

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IV "cocktail bars"? I've never heard of this.

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I would never voluntarily get an IV. I hate them as much as I hate having blood drawn.

Water and liquids should drain through pretty fast at 2 months. Maybe you can see if you are ready to up the pace on how many sips you take and/or the size of them. I think I was easily able to drink a bottle of Water in an hour by then... about 4 oz every 15 min... which coincided with my dr.'s guidelines.

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IV bars?!

Seriously?

Just drink your damn Water. ;)

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