I like to walk with my dogs for about an hour a day. How will that work post-op with water? Do I have to bring a bottle with me a drink the entire time? Or can I wait until I get home?

You can go an hour without drinking water.

I recommend bringing a small bottle of water just in case.

I think it is always nice to have in the event you get thirsty, however if you don't like carrying something when you walk you should be ok without for a short time. Just be sure you are properly hydrated before you leave and replenish when you get home.

Thank you guys so much. You're the best!

I walk every day for at least an hour, and I definitely could not do it without my water bottle. It goes with me everywhere. I cannot gulp - still have to sip and take just a few swallows at a time. So every thousand steps or so, I stop for a few seconds and fill my mouth with water (6 sips per mouthful!) and continue small swallows for the next minute.