Where does it all go?

[aking5253 12]

I was sleeved on 10/3/16 yay! I h ave noticed that even when I get most of my fluids in I never have to pee... Where are the f luiss going? Pre op I would be seeing every 20 minutes of I was getting all my fluids in.... It seems odd to me that's all.

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[PorkChopExpress 826]

Part of the process of how fat cells shrink is Water retention. They take in water, and then expel the waste with the water. The body is constantly refreshing itself and water is one of the main tools it uses for that (which is why it's so important - we are primarily made up of the stuff, after all). Pre-op, you were on a liquid diet most likely...so everything you put in yourself was liquid, in some form. You were putting in a LOT more than you currently are, too. If you're only a week in, you're probably lucky to get 64oz of water in a day, total. Just give it time, your body will get back into a more normal rhythm again. It's always kind of wonky post-surgery. Bowel movements won't be normal for a couple weeks too, probably.

[KristenLe 5,980]

@@aking5253 If you are peeing infrequently - you may be dehydrated. Drink even more if possible.