I'm 3 weeks post-op and having A LOT of trouble getting enough Water every day. Before surgery, it was easy, because I could just gulp it down. Now, with having to take tiny sips, I feel like it's nearly impossible to even get 1/2 of my daily requirement (64 oz). I've been pretty sick since surgery, so I've been living mostly off of water. Anything else makes me more nauseated. The doctor found and corrected a small stricture last week, which we thought would help... it hasn't too much.

I've been to the hospital twice, because of problems staying hydrated, and I don't want to go back. Any tips on water intake and getting enough?

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I'd mix unflavored protein powder in the water to get the protein in, maybe even try pedialyte- it has sugar but I get nauseous when I'm dehydrated. Maybe you still have a structure? I'm a week post op and have been testing myself- I'm able to "gulp" about three times then I feel full but the liquid goes down. I hope you feel better. Pop a zofran and practice a little?

Try different temperatures of water-I can't drink if it's cold. I started making decaf tea-which counts as liquids, and fruit infused Water. I can't tolerate any of the artificial sweetener products-propel, Isopure, crystal light- so this was my solution. I'm getting in 64 ounces plus and I'm just shy of four weeks

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Get some popsicles. They were a lifesaver for me. You have to eat them fairly quickly and you can chew them. I would eat 2-3 a day. It gives you a more flavorful liquid consumption. Just make sure they are sugar free.

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Temperature and fruit infused Water no artificial sweetener and sugar-free Popsicles helped me get my fluids in.

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Try real cold or hot fluids. I can't take room temp fluids.

Just keep experimenting. Sf Popsicles are great!

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trouble getting enough Water every day.

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you must get 64 oz liquid in a day

non alcoholic LOL

not necessarily water

most NUTS count Protein shake in your liquid daily amount

warm, cool, room temperature are also good to try

try crystal light

it has some flavor, and might work for you

good luck

kathy