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Water is an essential nutrient in our diet. Our bodies need water for proper functioning and to prevent dehydration. The number one reason patients are readmitted to the hospital after weight loss surgery is from dehydration. The fluid goal for optimal hydration after weight loss surgery is 64 fluid oz per day (four 16 oz water bottles/day or eight 8 oz cups of fluid/day). If you exercise a lot, you may require more fluids to replace what is lost in your sweat.
Hydration after weight loss surgery can be a challenge to many. If you have had a sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass or adjustable gastric band, you now have a small stomach pouch that limits your stomach capacity.
This reduced capacity enables you to eat less and feel satisfied quicker, but it also limits the capacity of fluids to enter your new stomach. Both while preparing for surgery and after surgery, you must learn to space out consuming liquids from your meals to prevent you from filling up too quickly with fluids and not being able to consume your nutrient/protein-based meal (this does get easier after surgery, I promise).
Water, Vitamin Water Zero, Sobe Life Water, True Lemon/Lime/Orange, decaf coffee or teas, Propel, Powerade Zero, Crystal Light or try infusing your own water.
Infusing your water can help you stay hydrated, avoid artificial sweeteners and add some additional health benefits. Lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruits, and some berries are great sources of vitamin C. Ginger and mint can soothe an upset stomach.
If you infuse your own water, you can avoid unnecessary added sugars, preservatives or chemicals that are in a lot of drink mixes in the supermarkets.
Below are a few simple recipes to get you started. But don’t be shy, try some of your own creations!
Watermelon Mint
Raspberry and Lemon Mixer
Strawberry Lemonade with Basil
Minty Cucumber Lime
Pineapple-orange with Ginger
Grapefruit, Orange, and Lime
When our bodies lose water faster than we can replace it, we become dehydrated. Symptoms of mild and moderate dehydration include:
Symptoms of severe dehydration include:
Unfortunately, thirst isn’t always a reliable gauge of the body’s need for water, especially in children and older adults. A better indicator is the color of your urine: Clear or light-colored urine means you’re well-hydrated, whereas a dark yellow or amber color usually signals dehydration.
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