Guest guest Posted June 15, 2000 Report Share Posted June 15, 2000 In a message dated 6/15/00 8:01:39 AM Central Daylight Time, bardell@... writes: << I am really concerned about WATER...the one good thing that came out of doing the Atkin's diet is that now I LOVE WATER...absolutely love >> Dear Tricia, I love water too. Still do. As time goes by you are able to drink more and more water. I am 5 mo post op now and I can drink about 6 oz of water at a time, not with meals but inbetween. I was like you and worried a lot about not getting enough, but your body adapts and you can suck on ice and get water that is mixed with your juice and in your soups and it all balances out. So don't worry. MGB 1 10 2000/ down 81 lbs. in Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2000 Report Share Posted June 15, 2000 In a message dated 6/15/00 8:01:39 AM Central Daylight Time, bardell@... writes: << I am really concerned about WATER...the one good thing that came out of doing the Atkin's diet is that now I LOVE WATER...absolutely love >> Dear Tricia, I love water too. Still do. As time goes by you are able to drink more and more water. I am 5 mo post op now and I can drink about 6 oz of water at a time, not with meals but inbetween. I was like you and worried a lot about not getting enough, but your body adapts and you can suck on ice and get water that is mixed with your juice and in your soups and it all balances out. So don't worry. MGB 1 10 2000/ down 81 lbs. in Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2000 Report Share Posted June 15, 2000 In a message dated 6/15/00 8:01:39 AM Central Daylight Time, bardell@... writes: << I am really concerned about WATER...the one good thing that came out of doing the Atkin's diet is that now I LOVE WATER...absolutely love >> Dear Tricia, I love water too. Still do. As time goes by you are able to drink more and more water. I am 5 mo post op now and I can drink about 6 oz of water at a time, not with meals but inbetween. I was like you and worried a lot about not getting enough, but your body adapts and you can suck on ice and get water that is mixed with your juice and in your soups and it all balances out. So don't worry. MGB 1 10 2000/ down 81 lbs. in Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2000 Report Share Posted June 15, 2000 I was a HUGE water drinker before surgery. Now I think I may have been borderline diabetic! I still drink water, but not in such huge quantities. I have accidentally gulped water, but it's been OK. It just makes me gurgle - you'll know what this means after surgery! I sip a lot, mostly Gatorade, but water, too. Especially when it's hot! Don't worry. You'll do fine. The water drinking issue was very important to me before surgery, but it's become almost a non issue now. Your body will normalize after a point, and your intestines will adjust to the new configuration. Don't worry about this either. Just hope you lose enough! That's more my concern. Blessings, Amy. _____________________________________________ Amy S. Poe MGB 5/22/2000 *I made it!* 280/260/140 United Healthcare Select Plus POS approved Water I am really concerned about WATER...the one good thing that came out of doing the Atkin's diet is that now I LOVE WATER...absolutely love it. Never would touch the stuff before except to bathe in it!! LOL I am really, really worried that I'm gonna be thirsty...and having to SIP SIP is gonna be harder I think than the Head Hunger for food! Can anyone relate...you know...you were a big water drinker before surgery (and by big water drinker, I mean I drink at least a gallon every day)...how has this been affected after surgery???? Thanks, Tricia in IL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2002 Report Share Posted March 6, 2002 From what I understand anything with caffeine in it is a diuretic, ergo it drains the water from your body and does more harm than good. I avoid the juices, etc., because of the calories. Menopause packs on enough pounds without getting all my caloric intake from just fluids. I drink mostly water, and a can of Pepsi maybe once a week. In a message dated 3/6/2002 3:27:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, wistful@... writes: > He said that whatever water your body needs, the body will extract it from > any fluid that contains water: coffee, tea, juice, lemonade, and so on... > has anyone else ever received this information? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2002 Report Share Posted March 6, 2002 From what I understand anything with caffeine in it is a diuretic, ergo it drains the water from your body and does more harm than good. I avoid the juices, etc., because of the calories. Menopause packs on enough pounds without getting all my caloric intake from just fluids. I drink mostly water, and a can of Pepsi maybe once a week. In a message dated 3/6/2002 3:27:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, wistful@... writes: > He said that whatever water your body needs, the body will extract it from > any fluid that contains water: coffee, tea, juice, lemonade, and so on... > has anyone else ever received this information? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2002 Report Share Posted March 6, 2002 From what I understand anything with caffeine in it is a diuretic, ergo it drains the water from your body and does more harm than good. I avoid the juices, etc., because of the calories. Menopause packs on enough pounds without getting all my caloric intake from just fluids. I drink mostly water, and a can of Pepsi maybe once a week. In a message dated 3/6/2002 3:27:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, wistful@... writes: > He said that whatever water your body needs, the body will extract it from > any fluid that contains water: coffee, tea, juice, lemonade, and so on... > has anyone else ever received this information? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2002 Report Share Posted March 6, 2002 Here's what I've been told: Our bodies (kidneys?) have to work to extract water from other beverages so it's more soothing and less stressful on our body systems to deliver pure water in sufficient quantity. The infection control specialist who used to come to our work place would say 1/2 ounce of water per pound of body weight (60 ounces for a 120-lb. person), and 8 additional ounces for every caffeinated or alcoholic beverage. Suzi __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2002 Report Share Posted March 6, 2002 Here's what I've been told: Our bodies (kidneys?) have to work to extract water from other beverages so it's more soothing and less stressful on our body systems to deliver pure water in sufficient quantity. The infection control specialist who used to come to our work place would say 1/2 ounce of water per pound of body weight (60 ounces for a 120-lb. person), and 8 additional ounces for every caffeinated or alcoholic beverage. Suzi __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2002 Report Share Posted March 6, 2002 Here's what I've been told: Our bodies (kidneys?) have to work to extract water from other beverages so it's more soothing and less stressful on our body systems to deliver pure water in sufficient quantity. The infection control specialist who used to come to our work place would say 1/2 ounce of water per pound of body weight (60 ounces for a 120-lb. person), and 8 additional ounces for every caffeinated or alcoholic beverage. Suzi __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 I notice that when I don't drink much water, less than a cup in a four hour period, that my face becomes a bit more swollen. I wonder if keeping my water intake as it should be, keeps my facial lymph system functioning properly. Take care, Matija Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 I notice that when I don't drink much water, less than a cup in a four hour period, that my face becomes a bit more swollen. I wonder if keeping my water intake as it should be, keeps my facial lymph system functioning properly. Take care, Matija Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 I notice that when I don't drink much water, less than a cup in a four hour period, that my face becomes a bit more swollen. I wonder if keeping my water intake as it should be, keeps my facial lymph system functioning properly. Take care, Matija Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 I read a study last month (may have been in Health magazine) - they divided up people into groups one group drank only water and one group drank mostly coffee, tea and other caffinated drinks they found no difference in the level of hydration/dehydration in the two groups contrary to the conventional wisdom. Re: Water > >From what I understand anything with caffeine in it is a diuretic, ergo it > drains the water from your body and does more harm than good. I avoid the > juices, etc., because of the calories. Menopause packs on enough pounds > without getting all my caloric intake from just fluids. I drink mostly > water, and a can of Pepsi maybe once a week. > > > > In a message dated 3/6/2002 3:27:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, > wistful@... writes: > > > > He said that whatever water your body needs, the body will extract it from > > any fluid that contains water: coffee, tea, juice, lemonade, and so on... > > has anyone else ever received this information? > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 I read a study last month (may have been in Health magazine) - they divided up people into groups one group drank only water and one group drank mostly coffee, tea and other caffinated drinks they found no difference in the level of hydration/dehydration in the two groups contrary to the conventional wisdom. Re: Water > >From what I understand anything with caffeine in it is a diuretic, ergo it > drains the water from your body and does more harm than good. I avoid the > juices, etc., because of the calories. Menopause packs on enough pounds > without getting all my caloric intake from just fluids. I drink mostly > water, and a can of Pepsi maybe once a week. > > > > In a message dated 3/6/2002 3:27:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, > wistful@... writes: > > > > He said that whatever water your body needs, the body will extract it from > > any fluid that contains water: coffee, tea, juice, lemonade, and so on... > > has anyone else ever received this information? > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 I read a study last month (may have been in Health magazine) - they divided up people into groups one group drank only water and one group drank mostly coffee, tea and other caffinated drinks they found no difference in the level of hydration/dehydration in the two groups contrary to the conventional wisdom. Re: Water > >From what I understand anything with caffeine in it is a diuretic, ergo it > drains the water from your body and does more harm than good. I avoid the > juices, etc., because of the calories. Menopause packs on enough pounds > without getting all my caloric intake from just fluids. I drink mostly > water, and a can of Pepsi maybe once a week. > > > > In a message dated 3/6/2002 3:27:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, > wistful@... writes: > > > > He said that whatever water your body needs, the body will extract it from > > any fluid that contains water: coffee, tea, juice, lemonade, and so on... > > has anyone else ever received this information? > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 I will never give up my water. I drink at least 40oz each day when my skin is doing good. Last weekend I started to break out really bad on my chin and forehead I got a huge pimple. I increased my intake of water and completely cut out alcohol and chocolate and my face started to clear up within two days and now it's totally clear. I don't care what any book says I have never had such clear skin. I used to be embarrassed to go in public even with makeup on my face was broken out so bad. Sometimes when I get lazy and cut back on water I always pay for it. I used to drink alot of coffee and pop and things like that and they never worked like drinking pure water. So no matter what any study or book says I just look in the mirror and that's all the proof I need. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 I will never give up my water. I drink at least 40oz each day when my skin is doing good. Last weekend I started to break out really bad on my chin and forehead I got a huge pimple. I increased my intake of water and completely cut out alcohol and chocolate and my face started to clear up within two days and now it's totally clear. I don't care what any book says I have never had such clear skin. I used to be embarrassed to go in public even with makeup on my face was broken out so bad. Sometimes when I get lazy and cut back on water I always pay for it. I used to drink alot of coffee and pop and things like that and they never worked like drinking pure water. So no matter what any study or book says I just look in the mirror and that's all the proof I need. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 My massage therapist tells me to divide your weight in half and drink that much water in ounces. WOW. That means if you weight 140 lbs you have to drink 70 ounces of water a day!! I've tried cheating and drinking less but she has nailed me every time that I have done less that the proper amount. Apparently you can tell hydration levels just by the skin. In a message dated 3/7/2002 7:48:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, Cindy5433@... writes: > I will never give up my water. I drink at least 40oz each day when my skin > > is doing good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 My massage therapist tells me to divide your weight in half and drink that much water in ounces. WOW. That means if you weight 140 lbs you have to drink 70 ounces of water a day!! I've tried cheating and drinking less but she has nailed me every time that I have done less that the proper amount. Apparently you can tell hydration levels just by the skin. In a message dated 3/7/2002 7:48:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, Cindy5433@... writes: > I will never give up my water. I drink at least 40oz each day when my skin > > is doing good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 My massage therapist tells me to divide your weight in half and drink that much water in ounces. WOW. That means if you weight 140 lbs you have to drink 70 ounces of water a day!! I've tried cheating and drinking less but she has nailed me every time that I have done less that the proper amount. Apparently you can tell hydration levels just by the skin. In a message dated 3/7/2002 7:48:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, Cindy5433@... writes: > I will never give up my water. I drink at least 40oz each day when my skin > > is doing good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 > I notice that when I don't drink much water, less than a cup in a > four hour period, that my face becomes a bit more swollen. I wonder > if keeping my water intake as it should be, keeps my facial lymph > system functioning properly. From all the research I've been doing on water, it would appear to be the answer to just about everything. Granted it is not a miracle cure for anything, but it would certainly seem to come close in some situations. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 > I notice that when I don't drink much water, less than a cup in a > four hour period, that my face becomes a bit more swollen. I wonder > if keeping my water intake as it should be, keeps my facial lymph > system functioning properly. From all the research I've been doing on water, it would appear to be the answer to just about everything. Granted it is not a miracle cure for anything, but it would certainly seem to come close in some situations. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2002 Report Share Posted March 7, 2002 > I notice that when I don't drink much water, less than a cup in a > four hour period, that my face becomes a bit more swollen. I wonder > if keeping my water intake as it should be, keeps my facial lymph > system functioning properly. From all the research I've been doing on water, it would appear to be the answer to just about everything. Granted it is not a miracle cure for anything, but it would certainly seem to come close in some situations. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2005 Report Share Posted September 24, 2005 I don't know if this is the proper proceedure for entering a message. I had a episode that I had not experienced before and thought I'd pass on what I learned in case there is somebody that is not aware of it. I had my second infusion of chemo for recurring metastatic colon cancer on Sep 6. On the seventh I felt real good and even made a little drive to town to run errands. On the eighth, however I was cold and clammy and a bit shakey. I laid around all day and did nothing. I got nauseaus and threw up once so I started taking compozine to fight the nausea. When I went to bed that night I was ok. After breakfast on the 9th I started feeling really bad, cold clammy and shakey. I was nauseas but I did not throw up. I got so bad that I was breathing rapidly and could not talk comfortably. I called the back office nurse but I couldn't talk well enough to explain the situation, so I was lucky that my wife was here to help with the coversation. She was told to get me warm and start feeding me liquids of any kind. She drew a hot bath and put me in it. Just that made me feel much better and stopped the shaking and rapid breathing. I started drinking fluids a sip at a time. Within one hour I was much better and in two hours I was just fine. The reason I had gotten dehidrated was that it hurt to swallow plain water. It was much easier to swallow things like chicken soup but I could also force the water down once I realized that it was necessary. The fluid is necessary to flush those chemicals through the system. Now I now what to do when I start shaking. Maybe this will help someone else. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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