had the sleeve done on April 25th. My diet as instructed by the Dr. is 4-6 ounces of fluid ( water,soup broth, crystal light ) and 4tsp of liquid protein 3× a day. also sugar free jello or popsicles. problem is I'm always thirsty. Will this ever change ?

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You should be drinking 64 ounces a day. 4 ounces of fluid per HOUR. I think you have misunderstood your post surgical instructions and are getting yourself DANGEROUSLY dehydrated. Please seek help with urgent care immediately, or at the very least, start drinking 4 ounces of liquid per hour every single hour.

If you have an emergency number, call it and ask for clarification.

I've upped it to 6 ounces but when I take the protein I'm told that's it for the hour. I try to get started early in the day but it never seems to stop me being thirsty. ( living in Florida where it's constantly warm/ not) probably doesn't help ☹

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same if I decide to have a popsicle or jello ... nothing else for that hour

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How many ounces of fluids per day total are you drinking?

if I start early I get 64 ounces unless I throw in a jello or popsicle

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If you're getting 64 ounces in per day, that's good...you might need more fluids if it's very hot there. You should ask about this.

When is your next recheck with labs? Are you diabetic, by any chance?

Edited May 12, 20188 yr by Creekimp13

thanks

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If I were you...I would err on the side of drinking extra water for hydration until you can discuss your thirst with your doctor.

At a week out...I was told it was ok to drink all the water I wanted as long as I was sipping and not gulping.

You may need extra water in that heat.

thanks I appreciate your advice

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No worries. I promise it gets better:) You're almost to the fun part.

mashed potatoes? ???

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