Hey everyone. So I'm on day 11 post sleeving and I'm am always taking in more fluids than required, but no matter what ,when I eat anything other than clear liquids (protein pudding/etc) I feel like I'm dying of thirst.

Its to the point where I don't even want to finish what I'm eating. I would gladly stay on liquids (really like the fruit punch crystal light protein drink), but I know I need to put thicker stuff in my stomach to prepare for puree thats coming soon.

Has anyone one else had this happen to them? Is it just something I have to deal with? I know it probably sounds crazy, but crazy thirst is worse to me than anything thing else that I've felt in this process so far. Thank you in advance for any advice (even if it's just to tell me to suck it up lol).

My mouth would get dry like a desert. I was slightly dehydrated and started to only drink either water with electrolytes, gatorade/powerade zero, or propel waters and bam, the issue went away. So, I'd suggest things with electrolytes. Or go to the doctor because you may need fluid.

I totally know what you mean.

You will get more and more used to not drinking with meals as time goes on.

And like @NovaLuna says, you might be just generally thirsty - even if you feel like you're already drinking a lot, drinking more away from mealtime may help.

But I'm feeling your pain. My doctor didn't give me advice on drinking BEFORE meals, and advice on this topic is very variable - some doctors say not to drink before meals for up to an hour - others let you drink right up until you start eating. I find it helps me if I take a drink right before my meal starts.

If it gets real bad, sometime I'll chew on an ice cube during or right after my meal. It's not enough fluid to wash things through, but it's enough to moisten my mouth. I think when I feel thirsty during a meal, what I'm really feeling is that my mouth is dry. They're always telling you to make things saucy to help food go down - I figure an ice cube does the same trick.

Thank you both for the help, I will definitely try those suggestions.