I'm kind of Dehydrated

VanStan1975 · Mar 23, 2020

Is it ok to drink pedicare for dehydration?

Brenda2010 · Mar 23, 2020

VanStan1975 said:
Is it ok to drink pedicare for dehydration?

Hmm, I'd ask your doctor. I would think something like this would contain a lot of sugar. But I don't know enough about it to know for sure. Water is always the best cure for dehydration.

Texnoble · Mar 30, 2020

The sugar free Gatorade is supposed to be good replenishing and rehydrating. Dehydration can be extremely dangerous. It is best to consult your doctor.

3momchaos · Mar 30, 2020

My dietician told me specifically no pediacare or pedialite bc of the sugar. I asked her what I should do if I get sick after surgery, bc it will eventually happen. She said sugar free Gatorade is ok and the protein shakes with more water added in.

eladams2015 · Mar 31, 2020

There are also some of the Mio drops to add to water that have electrolytes/vitamins that could be helpful.

Bill S. · Mar 31, 2020

I drink Vitamin Water Zero it has Electrolytes

Cassy wood · Mar 31, 2020

3momchaos said:
My dietician told me specifically no pediacare or pedialite bc of the sugar. I asked her what I should do if I get sick after surgery, bc it will eventually happen. She said sugar free Gatorade is ok and the protein shakes with more water added in.

Cassy wood · Mar 31, 2020

Does everyone get suck after surgery?

Brenda2010 · Mar 31, 2020

Cassy wood said:
Does everyone get suck after surgery?

Hey there, are you asking if everyone gets sick after surgery? Not at all, many of us are in the "best-case-scenario" club here and had very little pain or issues. The lifestyle change is the hardest part for almost everyone.

Cassy wood · Mar 31, 2020

Yes I'm sorry typo....i have a 3 appointments left my next appt. is next week. Im getting close.

Brenda2010 · Mar 31, 2020

Cassy wood said:
Yes I'm sorry typo....i have a 3 appointments left my next appt. is next week. Im getting close.

No apologies necessary, I assumed that's what you meant.

That's great that you're getting so close!! Which surgery are you pursuing?

Cassy wood · Mar 31, 2020

Gastric bypass

Brenda2010 · Mar 31, 2020

Cassy wood said:
Gastric bypass

That's what I had too. I think you'll have great success.

Cassy wood · Mar 31, 2020

Brenda2010 said:
That's what I had too. I think you'll have great success.

When did you have your surgery?

Brenda2010 · Mar 31, 2020

Cassy wood said:
When did you have your surgery?

Just over a year ago, March 11th 2019!

Cassy wood · Mar 31, 2020

Wow ok......So how are you now a year later any issues?

Brenda2010 · Mar 31, 2020

Cassy wood said:
Wow ok......So how are you now a year later any issues?

No issues, I'm doing great! I lost the majority of my weight quickly (within the first 6 months) and hit my goal at 8 months. I actually had my body contouring surgery (full body lift) in February once my weight was stable for 3 months. So I've been through both these surgeries in less than a year and just now getting back to work from the second, 8 weeks later. The body lift was a much more invasive and difficult surgery. Gastric bypass was nothing compared to putting my body back together after the loss.

Taxman · Apr 1, 2020

Cassy wood said:
Does everyone get suck after surgery?

I thought this thread was going to take a very strange turn!!!

I am one in the "Best Case Scenario" group. Though recently I have noticed that I suffer from fatigue in the afternoons. The Nurse Coordinator thinks its dehydration and "overwork" (I'm getting a ton of yard work done, and I probably should increase the water intake to compensate for the sweating).