[A new me]

I know this may sound like a stupid question but I have a
question about bathroom issues, and its not the normal
constapation issue.

It seems like I drink so much more water now after my surgery
and I dont think I go to the bathroom enough. Maybe Im just
loosing my mind. But I hardly go at all thru out the day. I drink
usually about 48 ozs of water or liquid a day. Maybe that isnt
enough???

[fr1endly2]

Well you are still reasonably early out so if you have concerns that your
not going enough i would mention to your surgeon.

I am confused are we talking Bm's here or talking pee....
I know i drink 64 ounces of water that was my instructions and i can count all liquids even protein shake liquids.
GOOD LUCK but if your concerned i would mention it to the surgeons office.

[A new me]

Thanks Lisa for the scoop. Maybe Im just not drinking enough througout the day then. I will have to double check my paperwork later. Seems like there isnt enough time in the day to get things in. My surgoens office todl me to wait a 1/2 hour in between eating and drinking and etc....They also told me no more than 8 oz an hour. Its hard to get it all in. I do go next
week for a post-op appoitment and I will mention it.

[Kenyar]

Hi, I have a similar issue. I KNOW im not drinking enough. My papers say 64 ozs and im not even close to your 48. I just feel like i cant fit it and food in so i go for the food which is in turn making me drink less. i can tell i need more fluids though because my lips are ALWAYS dry. I would speak to your surgeon if you are concerned. I "pee" alot through out the day but the volume isnt there. I mean i go frequently but its not alot when i do. As for the #2's....i'm gonna start another thread...i have ISSUES

[fr1endly2]

you will get the hang of things it takes time to learn how to balance it all and over time u can sip faster and it all becomes easier
hang in there

[DocSanae]

8oz per hour for 8 hours equals 64 oz total per day.
You need that much to keep yourself hydrated.
You have to remember, less absorption means not only food, but liquids as well, as just about everything that goes into our body (except air/gas) has to pass through our digestive system to be absorbed into our bodies. So, this means liquids, not just solid food. As a matter of fact, with about an intake of total 1600-1800 kcal in food, it's said that we get in anywhere from around 30-40 oz water along with the food. (This is the total of what you drink with meals, and the water that's included in the food itself--a lot of things, including meat, actually are more than half water, mostly more thatn 60-70% water).
Not only are you not allowed to drink while eating, the amount of food you are eating now is much much less than pre-op, so the amount of water you get through food itself has reduced drastically. To compensate for that, you need to drink (sip) a lot, which is why most of you are told to get in at least 64oz fluids.
If the amount of water you are getting in is not enough, well, you won't have much passage.
You need enough water to get the waste products out of your body, and also to prevent stones--kidneys and gall bladder.

Do not drink only when you feel thirsty--which is probably what you did pre op-- but drink a designated amount by the hour. Keep in mind, when you feel thirst, you are actually already dehydrate, so that's going to put you behind schedule.

((((((HUGS))))))

[A new me]

Thanks everyone for the scoop. Doc and Lisa you two are alwasy so helpful. You both always give such great advise. I know I can always
count on getting information from you.
Like Lisa said, Im still early out and Im still adjusting so I think I just
need to make more of an effort to keep sippign throughout the day
and get some more liquids in.
And Kenyar Im gonna respond to your other thread. I loved it. You
made me laugh.
Thanks again,
Sherrie