My Dr. gave me a great little book that has some great information that I thought would be helpful and thought I would share some of them.

Don'ts to Drinking

* Don't Drink Carbonated beverages

(my dr says never, but ask your Dr.)

* Don't Drink Alcohol. (First year, ask your Dr.)

* Don't Drink coffee. (First Year ask your Dr.)

* Don't Drink Caffeninated Beerages (first Year)

* If on Iron Suppliment don't take with milk.

* Don't Drink with meals (wait 30 mins before and after meals)

* Don't Drink your Calories

* Don't Drink Protein shakes like Ensure, Carnation Instant Breakfast unless your Dr. Tells you to do so.

* Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink Water. by that time you have already lost two or more cups of your total body water.

Do's

* Do drink a minimum of 64 oz of water a day or more.

* Do drink water as your beverage of choice

* Do drink herbal teas

* Do Sip frequently

* Do drink diluted drinks such as crystal light on limited basis

* Do drink chicken, beef and veggie broth

* Do use splenda instead of other sweetners to sweeten beverages

* Do increase your water intake on hot days and when exercising

* Do increase your water intake if constipated

Warning of Dehydration

Mild

- Thirst

- Dry Lips

- Slightly dry mouth membranes

Moderate

-Very dry mouth membranes

- Sunken eyes

-Skin does not baounce back quikley when pinched and released

Severe

-All signs of moderate

-Rapid week pulse (more then 100)

-Cold hands and feet

-Rapid breathing

-Blue lips

-Confused, lethargy, difficult to arouse

Edited May 2, 200917 yr by karebare4me

Great list! Thanks!