Just started practicing with Protein powders.

1 scoop of protein in 20oz of milk and ice. I am soooo thirsty! Have to drink 3-4 cups of Water to feel non-parched.

Is this why people are getting so dehydrated after surgery? I just thought it was because of inability to drink. If they need 3 quarts of water a day just to digest the protein powders...

I used premade shakes and did not have this issue.

All of them make me thirsty, whether I make it or have a pre-made. Even high Protein foods. This is another reason why folks tend to get stopped up too. That's why we have to drink lots of Water.

Edited February 20, 20179 yr by Newme17

Good to know!

I am not sure if it's the Protein drinks. But with the sleeve we no longer have the capacity to hold Water. Not much of a stomach! Lol. That's how I understand it. Water goes thru our system too quickly

After my op I found normal water didn't quench my thirst. My Dr said it's the way some of our new stomachs metabolise water. She suggested to add a little diet cordial. So I do this and it's the only thing that quenches my thirst even 13 months after my op. So for me it was nothing to do with the protein powder; I haven't used the powder for several months.

I think that many surgeons tell their patients that it's still the same stomach post op just much smaller!. But that's not true. So many things change from as simple as drinking Water to our capacity to absorn certain minerals and medications!