Im 10 days post op, VSG, and I'm having issues staying hydrated. I've tried drinking SMART Water throughout the day but i find i just end up with heartburn when i try to sleep at night.

Any tips? I'm looking into getting electrolyte strips, but i wanted to explore all other options first.

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Things don't taste different to me, but they feel different. Warm feels better than cold. Water hurt the first day I had it. Broth is awesome. And none of it goes down fast, so drinking is an all day sipping affair. Buy what you need to get through the first week and have some variety in case some things don't sit well and you need to switch.

Things don't taste different to me, but they feel different. Warm feels better than cold. Water hurt the first day I had it. broth is awesome. And none of it goes down fast, so drinking is an all day sipping affair. Buy what you need to get through the first week and have some variety in case some things don't sit well and you need to switch.

Ok. I'm so nervous! I heard that if you don't drink enough, they won't send you home from the hospital. I have such a hard time drinking NOW, I hope it's easier after my surgery.

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Ok. I'm so nervous! I heard that if you don't drink enough, they won't send you home from the hospital. I have such a hard time drinking NOW, I hope it's easier after my surgery.

And they shouldn't because it's so easy to get dehydrated if you don't get enough. So if you can't demonstrate to them that you can do it, they'll keep you. Physically it is so much harder to drink after. I take a small sip, sometimes get a little discomfort and then feel it gurgle and bubble through. Once that passes you can try again. But an ounce every 15 minutes early on is hard.

And they shouldn't because it's so easy to get dehydrated if you don't get enough. So if you can't demonstrate to them that you can do it, they'll keep you. Physically it is so much harder to drink after. I take a small sip, sometimes get a little discomfort and then feel it gurgle and bubble through. Once that passes you can try again. But an ounce every 15 minutes early on is hard.

Ughhhh. I have such a phobia of vomiting! (I NEVER vomited)

Amount per serving

Calories

220

Calories from Fat

50

% Daily Value*

Total Fat6 g9%Saturated Fat1 g5%Trans Fat0 gCholesterol10 mg3%Sodium200mg8%Potassium450mg13%Total Carbohydrate28 g9%Dietary Fiber3 g12%Sugars12 gProtein15 g30%

Does this seem like a good choice? Carnation high protein

@EmmyJ Does the Diet Snapple have sugar in it?

@Risa900 I'm pretty sure they're sugar free! I think they're sweetened with aspartame, which some people have a problem with, but I don't worry about it.

I have this same issue. Sometimes I don't to the bathroom for hours...and I don't get in enough fluids. I hate the taste of plain water and have been drinking Isopure protein water and coconut water everyday. I bought some Gatorade G2 so I'll see how my body reacts to it. My doctor said I need to drink 64oz of fluids a day...but I barely get in 32oz.

Edited March 10, 20179 yr by Kimba Marie Angelina Wiggins

Dehydration is no joke. 10 days postop I was very dehydrated. Went to my doctor and requested IV fluids. Bounced back immediately and felt great. Now with a new reset on my hydration I am better able to get in my 64+ ounces. Don't be afraid to ask for the IV fluids if your dehydrated. I was getting dizzy and having muscle cramps and so fatigued that I needed to nap after taking a shower or climbing a set of stairs. No exaggeration. I was lucky she was able to do it right there in the office. But it would have been worth it trip to the ER just to get those fluids. It has made a complete world of difference in my ability to function. And now I'm just keeping up instead of catching up with my fluids.