Water

[Kimberly smith]

I keep getting dehydrated I am sipping all day cant get enough water in, i had to go to the ER for fluids what can i do ?
I am 4 weeks out, how do I get enough water in .

 

[Kcuster83]

Sorry you are struggling so much. Do you keep track?
When I first got home from the hospital I had 1oz cups they gave me. As I drank them I kept a tally and made sure each day I beat yesterdays tally. Even just by 1 oz.
4 weeks out, are you able to tolerate bigger drinks? More frequently? You really have to stay conscious of it at first and then it becomes habit.
By the time I went for my 2 week follow up I was hitting my fluid goals and they were amazed and said most patients don't hit goals that soon. I was determined because I get dehydrated fast when I am sick and I didn't wanna deal with that. I pushed hard and like I said, keep track and make sure you beat yesterday tally each day and suddenly you will be there.

 

[missyinacage]

I also had ounce cups that I used to drink 1oz every 15 minutes. All day. Every day. Sadly, you are going to have to really focus on water until you can get enough. Dehydration is very dangerous, as you know since you've already had to go to the ER.

 

[Nymiria]

I keep getting dehydrated I am sipping all day cant get enough water in, i had to go to the ER for fluids what can i do ?
I am 4 weeks out, how do I get enough water in .

Sorry you're having a hard time with water. I have a hard enough time getting 36oz a day and I haven't even had my surgery yet!