Struggling with Fluids

[faithmel 1]

I am struggling with fluids. How does everyone get the required amount of fluids? Is there apps to help track? Does all fluids count or has to be Water? I am one week post op sleeve and have soooo much to learn.. I heard sugar free popsicles count for fluids/how does that measure in ozs? Thanks

[Joann454 1,329]

All fluids count. Tea, shakes, even popsicles.
Baritastic app tracks fluids.
You'd have to weigh the popsicle on your food scale to know how many oz of Fluid it counts as. I ate them but didn't include them in my fluids because I had no issue getting in Water.

[Joann454 1,329]

Btw I love that Baritastic app! You can set reminders on it to drink and when you can eat it can help you eat slower. It's fun!

[faithmel 1]

All fluids count. Tea, shakes, even popsicles.
Baritastic app tracks fluids.
You'd have to weigh the popsicle on your food scale to know how many oz of Fluid it counts as. I ate them but didn't include them in my fluids because I had no issue getting in Water.

I loved sweet tea before surgery. Can I still drink it? Thought I couldn't this would be a miracle if I could lol

[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

16 minutes ago, faithmel said:

I loved sweet tea before surgery. Can I still drink it? Thought I couldn't this would be a miracle if I could lol

Can you? Yes. Should you? No. You could try sugar free sweet tea, though if that helps you get your fluids in. I personally would stick with Water and shakes. SF Jello would also count towards your goal along with the SF pops.

[2ndSpring 350]

21 minutes ago, faithmel said:

I loved sweet tea before surgery. Can I still drink it? Thought I couldn't this would be a miracle if I could lol

Nope.

What helped me stay hydrated was hot tea that I let cool off a bit. I used either Decaf or herbal and unsweetened. I know, eww-unsweetened, LOL, but you get used to it.

broth counts too.

[Joann454 1,329]

Aw, didn't mean to get your hopes up about the tea. I haven't touched sugar since two weeks before surgery. If you can sweeten it with equal or something like that then it'd be ok.