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11-03-2007, 11:19 AM
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| Whipper Snapper |  Dehydration Hi everyone, My name is elliejon and I had my surgery about 9 months ago. I really haven't had many problems until the last two months. I had to have an IV last month because of dehydration and yesterday I had another one. I felt extremely fatigued, dizzy, my heart was fluttering, etc. Does anyone else have this problem??? I try to drink water or sports drinks but apparently I am not drinking enough. I feel better today after my IV but really not back to normal. Is this normal for a weight loss patient? The doctors at the clinic (not where I got my surgery) are not really concerned and I hate to drive way up to the University of Minnesota. I do have an appointment at the U in April. Yesterday, I started on Ensure.....UGH. I also had the diarrhea for two weeks. It seemed as though everything I put in my mouth went straight through. It is much better today. Anyway, any advice would be appreciated. Thanks so much. elliejon@charter.net |
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11-04-2007, 07:21 AM
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| Super Moderator  |  How much liquids were you instructed to get in per day? The norm is 64oz per day. Also, what about your protein and supplements? You need to get in at least 60g per day, or more, depending on your surgeon's instructions. What about your vitamins and minerals? Has your surgeon given you a directive there, and are your blood levels good? Sounds like the diarrrhea messed up with you some, though. ((((((HUGS)))))) Hope you feel better soon.
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11-04-2007, 09:24 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Posts: 7,520
Weight Statistics 4/1/07 Start Date:
4/19/07 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 258 lb Start Weight:
165 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
36.0465116279 % % Lost:
04/19/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 38.0957781979 BMI Start:
24.36357908 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   | oh wow sorry i missed this thread. im sorry you arent feeling well. i have not had any bouts with dehydration as yet but ive heard it is tough. sound slike you need to get over the hump with the fluids to feel better. please keep us posted.
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11-04-2007, 03:35 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: coarsegold california
Posts: 1,390
Weight Statistics 8/23/07 Start Date:
8/22/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 315 lb Start Weight:
194 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
121 lb Weight Loss:
24 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.4126984127 % % Lost:
I have no idea Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.3305858766 BMI Start:
30.3813766986 BMI Current:
26.6228558699 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | I too had a problem with dehydration, what worked for me was 1/2 gatorade and 1/2 unflavored Pedialite. My surgeon had me drinking this for 48 hours. Hope this helps you!
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11-06-2007, 09:26 AM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Utah
Posts: 352
Weight Statistics 10/2/2007 Start Date:
10/5/2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 287 lb Start Weight:
142 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
145 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
50.5226480836 % % Lost:
18 months Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.7540828402 BMI Start:
23.6274556213 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | So Sorry I am so sorry to hear about your illness. I too have trouble getting my 64 oz. To me water has tasted funny since my surgery. I don't know why, I also loved water prior to the surgery. Now the only way I can get enough fluid is if I drink unsweetened iced tea. Now this is a problem because it has caffiene and I know that is a diuretic. I have trouble with sugar free drinks, like Crystal Light, because they taste horribly sweet to me. I don't know why everything tastes so weird since surgery. I think it is because of my cotton mouth. My mouth is always so dry. I can't believe how now I deal with things I never would have imagined before the surgery. This thing really does change your whole life. I sure hope you are feeling better. I am sure your surgeon could give you lots of ideas to help you get enough liquids to help get over this hump. Take care of yourself.
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11-06-2007, 09:30 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near St. Louis, MO.
Posts: 950
Weight Statistics 04/17/2007 Start Date:
April 30, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 296 lb Start Weight:
160 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
136 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.9459459459 % % Lost:
05/21/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.2515976331 BMI Start:
26.6224852071 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I hope everything is better for you. You have got to find something that you like, and just force it all day & night. I've read about being dehydrated, and it sure doesn't sound fun. Plus it is just soooo dangerous. Please keep us posted. Prayers goin up for you! |
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11-06-2007, 09:50 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 3,524
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 280 lb Start Weight:
142 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
138 lb Weight Loss:
-8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
49.2857142857 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
21.5886678201 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | I'm pushing so much fluid, I'm checking the bald spots on my head to see if gills are growing in!!! (JUST KIDDING...no bald spots...and NO GILLS!!!) They told me 64 ounces, but I'm usually sitting between 75 - 100 ounces a day! We have an Ozarka Spring Water cooler at the office, and I just keep refilling my 25 ounce bottle.....and of course, going to the bathroom CONSTANTLY!!! |
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