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I drank 80oz of water today and I plan to drink 32oz more. Is there such a thing as drinking to much water?
I'm supposed to have 3 dairy snacks, but im full and don't think I can eat a dairy snack before 8pm. Does this mean I'm susceptible to having hunger pains or eating more tomorrow?
while it is technically possible to drink too much wAter and there is a term for that, but I can't think of it right now, it would be way mor wAter than 130+ oz, it would be in the GALLONS range. You are good to go.
on 9/23/21 7:43 am
I did everything wrong and even failed 2 drink enough liquids and ended up in the hospital on an IV. But no leak so don't worry you'll b fine .
on 9/23/21 7:14 am, edited 9/23/21 12:32 am
You CAN succeed at this !
Losing all the weight you want n staying long term emotionally and physically healthy is up 2 U !
First key is movement. Making movement a first priority every time you wake up ( no forcing just get out there for ten minutes and then allow yourself to go home or continue exercising if you?re enjoying it ) is everything. You?ll lose twenty lbs and look fantastic before you blink .
second ... no matter what anyone recommends listen to your common sense regarding food .
There?s a heck of a lot more forgiveness if you choose to eat low fat . Truth is the average American diet is ridiculously high in fat and contains giant portion sizes enough for an entire family and is crazy high calorie.
If you try to eat the way you always did you?re gonna get what you always got - fat!
Fried foods , ice cream , ? fast foods ? road food and slider foods have to be off the menu .
But it?s a proven fact .... you stop eating any item for six weeks your body forgets it and you won?t have that craving .
I couldn?t eat ?breaded? and fried foods if you paid me -literally. I couldn?t eat anything from a seven eleven or Mickey DS . Nor should I want to - a supermarket with salads and fresh juices is just right around any corner. Chinese takeouts with healthy cheap lunch specials are everywhere. I always ask for no oil and lots of condiments to make the food tasty as compensation. Some restaurants will even give you no rice or noodles but just more fresh veggies for no extra cost.
This surgery works and will continue working but how well is up to you .
You have to appreciate the once in a lifetime chance your lifesaving WLS gave you.
This is IT ! Just do what you agreed to before the surgery... you knew your eating and exercising habits were going 2 permanently have 2 change
. Most WLS patients end up backsliding and even heavier because they refuse 2 change their habits. It?s really tragic don?t be a statistic. Hugs
Thanks for the responses. I was a little worried that the Water intake was to much, but relieved to hear it's ok. As for my dairy snack, I'm only going to eat if I feel hungry not because I'm supposed to have a dairy snack. I think drinking a lot of fluids and having a healthy supper eliminated the night time snack.
on 9/23/21 4:37 am, edited 9/22/21 9:47 pm
I agree with Cathy re: the fluid, I try for 132 a day (100 oz water, 3 cups of coffee) at my GP recommendation, to help with low BP.
Re: snacks -- you're far enough out that you'll want to make sure you're hitting your protein goals, calorie goals -- macros in general, depending on what your plan is. (Mine doesn't have calorie goals but does have protein and fluid targets). If you're doing that, I wouldn't worry about eating if I wasn't hungry.
It's easier said then done, I know, but if you feel like it makes you hungry today that you didn't have a snack yesterday, I would pay attention to whether it's real hunger or head hunger (I did get everything I was "supposed" to have so now I have to make up for it, is an example of head hunger)....and then there's always the "hunger is not an emergency" mindset to remind yourself that you're in control.
Hope your day is good and successful!

HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150
Jen
As long as you don't drink too much water in a very short amount of time, you should be fine. I typically drink 105-128 oz per day. Healthy kidneys can process about 32 oz per hour, so you shouldn't drink more than that. Too much in a short time can result in water intoxication, which is dangerous.
Spreading your water intake out throughout the day and taking in 128 oz or so should be just fine. I know some people who drink even more, so your total of 102 oz should be absolutely fine.
I drank 80oz of water today and I plan to drink 32oz more. Is there such a thing as drinking to much water?
I'm supposed to have 3 dairy snacks, but im full and don't think I can eat a dairy snack before 8pm. Does this mean I'm susceptible to having hunger pains or eating more tomorrow?
Great idea, I wil look to see if we have a Dress for Success in my area.

HW 296 SW 267.8 GW 130 LW 128.2 CW 131.6
Age 55 5 ft 4 inches
Roux-en-Y 3/24/21
Internal Hernia 1/14/22
Gallbladder 3/22
Volvulus 10/7/23-Reversal of RNY 11/19/23
The last of the human freedoms, to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances. (Frankl, 1946)
I think it's still early after surgery and it does get better with time. I was also alone throughout the whole process and surgery. I found the best support was here and talking with my doctor/dieticians. After about 3-4 months I fell into old eating patterns and just posted below you about my Failure. My dietician has been reaching out to me to stay on track and journal everything from food to mood. Getting in your fluid is crucial and as difficult as it seems try to pre-plan when you drink it and Routine will help. It does take time getting used to the taste of things like broth. I tried broth and found it to be way to salty, but I just added water to dilute it. Your doing great losing pounds and I wish you well.