Dehydrated

[Bill sperry]

So I spent the night in the hospital last night because I got dehydrated. The night before I got up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and I passed out twice . The second time my wife called 911 and it was off to the hospital. You would think after 2 years since my surgery and this happened 3 times already I would have learned my lesson. I’m. Drinking water again . you newbees please drink your water even if you have to take it by the spoonful. Don’t mess up like I did

 

[Bill sperry]

I’m fine right now and drinking water switching off and on to vitamin water zero and going to make it a routine Hospital was no fun and I don’t want to end up back there

 

[3momchaos]

I’m sorry you had to go through that! But glad you’re doing better Keep up the drinking (don’t get to hear that often lol)

 

[KarenWV]

Sorry you went through that & glad you are doing better. Thanks for reminding us all about how important & necessary getting enough water daily is.

 

[Elidh]

Glad you’re ok now, Bill. thanks for the reminder. It’s something I still struggle with.

 

[Bill sperry]

Went to Disneyland today and carried water with me all day Didn’t go on any right because I hurt my back and my butt when I fell the other night . Walking around felt pretty good for a while

 

[Roni]

I am prone to kidney stones if I don’t get my water aka fluid intake. Reusing the protein water bottles to keep track of my intake per day is a solution that has helped me. In 2001 I had a water purification system added to my kitchen sink. It is the only way I can tolerate the water here. Growing up we had soft water and my dad (chemical process engineer) made a water purification system for our house. I will admit this made me spoiled to drink water in other areas other than home. Or through a filtered system like a water fountain or soda fountain.

 

[missyinacage]

Bill, passing out and ending up in the hospital is scary! Sometimes we forget how serious dehydration is. I know I never really think about it. I am glad that you are feeling better and taking it more seriously. Hope you had a great time at Disneyland.

 

[TraceyT]

So I spent the night in the hospital last night because I got dehydrated. The night before I got up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and I passed out twice . The second time my wife called 911 and it was off to the hospital. You would think after 2 years since my surgery and this happened 3 times already I would have learned my lesson. I’m. Drinking water again . you newbees please drink your water even if you have to take it by the spoonful. Don’t mess up like I did

I feel your pain Bill. I was hospitalized in July with dehydration, sepsis, and renal failure. According to the dr's mine started with a UTI - I had NO clue I had a UTI - that went untreated and progressed all the way to my kidneys. That caused my kidneys to put off "Eboli" in my blood system causing me to become septic. I was in the CIC unit in Bloomington Indiana for a week. Husband had to drive me the 650+ miles home. Got home and went straight to my local hospital where I was hospitalized for another week.

When I checked into the IN ER I weighed 118 lbs - when I checked in to the NC ER I weighed 151. The +33 pounds I weighed was from all the fluids they kept pushing in IN my kidneys couldn't get it out of my system. Everything was shutting down.

TAKE DEHYDRATION VERY SERIOUSLY!! DRINK YOUR FLUIDS!! JUST DO IT!!!

 

[Bill sperry]

Thanks for the advice Tracey ! Glad you’re back on track

 

[Roni]

I feel your pain Bill. I was hospitalized in July with dehydration, sepsis, and renal failure. According to the dr's mine started with a UTI - I had NO clue I had a UTI - that went untreated and progressed all the way to my kidneys. That caused my kidneys to put off "Eboli" in my blood system causing me to become septic. I was in the CIC unit in Bloomington Indiana for a week. Husband had to drive me the 650+ miles home. Got home and went straight to my local hospital where I was hospitalized for another week.

When I checked into the IN ER I weighed 118 lbs - when I checked in to the NC ER I weighed 151. The +33 pounds I weighed was from all the fluids they kept pushing in IN my kidneys couldn't get it out of my system. Everything was shutting down.

TAKE DEHYDRATION VERY SERIOUSLY!! DRINK YOUR FLUIDS!! JUST DO IT!!!

Wow. That is an incredible story, with a good advice. I am appreciative that you are still with us to share your experience. Blessings to you.

 

[JudyNY]

Glad you are doing better Bill. It's scary how quick that can cause a problem.

 

[Lesa Marie]

Went to Disneyland today and carried water with me all day Didn’t go on any right because I hurt my back and my butt when I fell the other night . Walking around felt pretty good for a while

I can only imagine how ache you are! We have a trip planned there next month… Any suggestions for good protein there? I try to avoid bread cause it’s still too filling for me.

 

[Bill sperry]

Hi Lesa ! Guess what I was actually at Disneyland again yesterday and I was pretty pod I’m a huge Scarlett Johansson fan and I missed seeing her there along with Chris evans and Robert Downey jr. . So disappointed I didn’t get to see her . Anyway if you can get a reservation or if you don’t mind waiting like we did for 45 minutes go to the Carnation Cafe and order Walt’s chili . It’s a small portion with meat and beans just our size otherwise the only protein thing I can think of is those turkey legs you can get if you don’t mind walking around with one of those. I personally like the corn dogs . Not much protein but delicious.

 

[Lesa Marie]

Hi Lesa ! Guess what I was actually at Disneyland again yesterday and I was pretty pod I’m a huge Scarlett Johansson fan and I missed seeing her there along with Chris evans and Robert Downey jr. . So disappointed I didn’t get to see her . Anyway if you can get a reservation or if you don’t mind waiting like we did for 45 minutes go to the Carnation Cafe and order Walt’s chili . It’s a small portion with meat and beans just our size otherwise the only protein thing I can think of is those turkey legs you can get if you don’t mind walking around with one of those. I personally like the corn dogs . Not much protein but delicious.

Good to know! I’ll keep an eye out & I can always share the Turkey leg with my kiddos Oh and sorry you missed Mrs. Johansson!

 

[LaurieLee]

So glad you are feeling better Bill. Yes, dehydration can get the best of all of us. I literally play tricks on myself to get my water in. In the AM I drink warm to hot water. Sometimes I dip an herbal tea bag into the water for a minute or two. No caffeine but still some flavor. I like the raspberry, citrus, and mint flavors. In the afternoons, I drink cold to room temp water. I drink 3-20oz cups of warm/hot water in the mornings and a large smart water in the afternoon. That puts me at about 95 oz. a day. My husband bought me a case of disposable venti Starbucks cups for Christmas. Lol. Those are 20 oz. each and I refill each one three times in the day and then throw it away at about noon. It's a chore but I seem to have gotten into a routine that works for me. I don't really care for the flavored waters or protein waters as they seem way too sweet for me. Sometimes I will chew a piece of mint gum (I know, I know we shouldn't) then spit it out and then drink the cold water and it tastes pretty good. Whatever I can do to keep up the water intake is my motto.

 

[Tam61]

So I spent the night in the hospital last night because I got dehydrated. The night before I got up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and I passed out twice . The second time my wife called 911 and it was off to the hospital. You would think after 2 years since my surgery and this happened 3 times already I would have learned my lesson. I’m. Drinking water again . you newbees please drink your water even if you have to take it by the spoonful. Don’t mess up like I did

I just had my sleeve surgery 12/08/21 and within a few days of going home, I got so dizzy and felt as if I was going to pass out, so my husband took my blood pressure and it was 70/60.. it was the most scariest situation i have ever been in. Trust me, I will be drinking as much water as I can!