Seriously, I seem to have my Water bottle attached to me 24hrs a day and seem to be sipping all day long but have yet to get my 48-64oz in a day.

I'm 3 weeks out, so I'm still using Protein shakes and I know that takes up 8oz and I usually drink an 8oz glass of milk so that's 24oz right there. So minimally, I should be drinking 24oz of plain water (or crystal light, etc) I'm lucky if I get in an extra 8oz of water throughout the day.

Are you allowed to take big sips? I heard using a straw really helps.

Me too! I have my shake and I make crystal light lemonade. I feel like I sip all day from my 40oz bottle and it doesn't go down!

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So glad I am not the only way that feels this way I sipped on a Protein shake for over 2 Hr today and still dos not finish it. I started taking my cup to bed with me also so when I get up in middle of night I take a couple sips

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Same here. It's soooo frustrating because I really just want to gulp down a big glass of Water, but I can't. I feel like I'm sipping all day and night. It's hard when normal life gets in the way and there's no way of getting fluids I need. Like hook a Fluid bag up to an IV on me! Lol

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I started using straws almost immediately. It was/is the only way I can get all of my liquid in. I've never had an issue with them.

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I feel like every time I sip I have pain. Is that normal? I am only 1 week out but its gotten to the point already where I would rather avoid the pain.

Try different temperatures. My water has to be ice ice ice ice cold or it's like my sleeve spasms.

After the first 6 days I never had any issues getting in all my fluids....since 6 days I've been able to drink normally. However, something I've seen several folks mentioned that helped them drink is using the little red Solo shot size cups..(I think they are 2oz)....One lady said she would fill up 4 of them and before she knew it she had drank 8oz....then she would re-fill them and start again...Give that a try.

Good luck!!