Question:
5 weeks post op, drinking about 60 oz of water, urinating less??

I'm drinking as much as I can drink! And I seem to be going to the bathroom less than before, I think. Also it seems like the amount that comes out is less when I do go! Is this normal? There is no pain or anything like that I'm just confused about the amount. And the weirdest thing is I don't feel the NEED (you know the NEED) to go when I first wake up. I'm not seeing any concerns, but maybe there is? Can anyone give me feed back? On a side note.. I went to a dr. appt. this morning and have lost 57 lbs since 10/13! Yippee!!    — Michelle J. (posted on November 19, 2003)

November 19, 2003
Its normal. When I was an early PO I wondered the same thing. My doctor said that alot of water comes from foods also and since we arent eating as much as before..we pee alot less to. So as long as your getting your 64oz of water youre just fine. Congrats on the weight loss..im 8 weeks po and down the same
   — cinamoni

November 19, 2003
I would try to get in more water, if you are not urinating you body is using all you are drinking. I started to do that then my urine got darker because I was getting dehydrated, I got more water then it went back to normal. However I do not have the urge to urinate nearly as much as I did Pre-Op. Good Luck!
   — Saxbyd

November 19, 2003
Also, the weight loss decreases the pressure on your bladder. YOu may be putting out the same amount, just peeing less often?
   — RWH G.

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