Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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CindyLS 08/22/2007

Hi everyone! I'm new to the board and glad I found you. I just had surgery on 8/15/07 and have to say as of today I'm feeling great! Still a little sore and tired from surgery, but not feeling "sick" as I expected. When I decided to have this surgery I went into it with an "Expect the worst, but hope for the best" attitude. I still have that.

I am following the docs orders to a tee, except for one area. He said I need to intake 60 - 70 ounces of water per day. How?

I've tried flavoring the water, but the sweet taste just makes me gag (he said things will taste different) and I just can't seem to find a way to intake that much water between my protein drinks and small (still clear) meals... mostly broths.

I'm only taking in about 30 - 40 ounces of fluids per day. How do you do it?

deleted_user 08/22/2007

it just takes time but dont give up on it i did and im back to old habits drinking diet soda and no water just slowly work your way up to the amount

deleted_user 08/22/2007

I bought water in the 1 liter bottles. 1 liter is about 40 oz and I would just always have one with me sipping on it. I made sure to finish off two of them and would get about 80 oz of fluid for the day.

deleted_user 08/23/2007

You just have to wokr up to it. I had my surgery on August 10th and I just take a sip every 15 minutes. I live in Arizona so I sometimes take large sips and that does hurt going down. Don't be hard on yourself, just know how important the water is and do your best. Have it with you all of the time.

nal 08/23/2007

I had my surgery in April and I'm lucky if I get in 48 ozs. now. I think you are doing just fine. I drank maybe 16 ozs. a day for the first three months if I was lucky. Obviously I became dehyrated and needed fluids. Eat sugar free popsicles and plenty of sugar free yogurts, jellos and puddings. They also help add to your liquid intake. Just keep trying and you'll be fine. I think you are doing great to be able to drink that much already. Keep up the good work!
NAL

deleted_user 08/23/2007

I love Snapple's Diet Green Lime Tea. I have a bottle with me all day long. Give it a try!

deleted_user 08/29/2007

Cindy,
I have to drink 64 fl.oz a day. But I think you are making the same mistake `I was and that was not including my protein shakes and broth as my liquids. (hello there liquids) I could have slapped myself. Our doctor has a support group and I called the support leader and my doctor and they said shakes and any other type of liquids were included in my 64 oz. Let me tell you I was glad. It felt like I was drowning myself. Call your doctor and make sure your doctor includes them...Hope this helps

deleted_user 08/29/2007

I am 5 months out so can vividly remember what you are going through. It is very hard in the beginning to have the time to get it all in. Basically, you have to sip all day long. Don't ever go anywhere without your water bottle, you can't afford to waste drinking time. Give it time, I can now drink lots. It is not a problem. Good luck

deleted_user 08/29/2007

dont worry about it im 2 months out and i dont drink 2lts a day like i should all you have to do is think dont drink any fluids half an hour befeor ytou eat and during eating, any other time just sip water tea or coffe it all counts

deleted_user 09/03/2007

Hi,

I know what you mean about things tasting so sweet. My doctor had me diluting everything like Crystal light doubly. So I'd take one package of the "On the go" and mix it in 2 bottles. It really does help. Since then I have become addicted to the Lipton White Tea Raspberry and the Citrus Green and Mixed Berry Teas.. all of them diet of course. I just love them.

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