{"id":9256,"date":"2019-07-22T08:30:03","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T08:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=9256"},"modified":"2019-06-10T20:37:10","modified_gmt":"2019-06-10T20:37:10","slug":"stay-hydrated-after-weight-loss-surgery-southern-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2019\/07\/22\/stay-hydrated-after-weight-loss-surgery-southern-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Ways to Stay Hydrated After Weight-Loss Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you get ready for weight-loss surgery, creating a food and hydration plan for your post-surgery wellness is key! Our bodies are made up of over 50% water, but with a smaller stomach, it\u2019s going to take strategy and discipline to ensure that you\u2019re getting the amount of hydration that your body needs.<\/p>\n

Luckily, the experts at Cooper University Health Care\u2019s Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery<\/a> Center in Voorhees, NJ, are here with tips for the best ways to stay hydrated after weight-loss surgery.<\/p>\n

Choose Water<\/h2>\n

Hydration helps with healing, and water is the best fluid we can consume for hydration. While you\u2019re recovering from weight-loss surgery, avoid sodas and other sugary drinks or fruit juices, which can\u2019t hydrate like water can and often carry added sugar and calories. You\u2019ll also want to limit your intake of caffeinated beverages, such as coffee, which can actually lead to dehydration.<\/p>\n

Keep a Water Bottle Handy<\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve spoken to your post-surgery expert and figured out how much water you should be drinking after your procedure, invest in a refillable water bottle that you can keep with you. Based on the size of your water bottle and your doctor\u2019s recommendation, you\u2019ll know how many refills you need to drink each day to meet your hydration needs.<\/p>\n

For example, if you have a 20-ounce water bottle and your doctor recommends that you drink 60 ounces of water each day, you know that you need to drink three refills of your water bottle. With this goal in mind, you can monitor your progress and make sure you\u2019re drinking enough water.<\/p>\n

Take Small Sips Throughout the Day<\/h2>\n

After weight-loss surgery, you\u2019ll need to get used to reducing the amount of food and liquids you take in. This applies to your water intake, too! Your stomach will be smaller, so it\u2019s best to take small sips of water consistently throughout the day. This will allow you to stay hydrated without drinking too much at one time, which could make you feel nauseated.<\/p>\n

Know the Signs of Dehydration<\/h2>\n

In the days, months, and years after weight-loss surgery, you\u2019ll need to pay close attention to how you feel. Knowing the early signs of dehydration and responding accordingly can help you to get back on track and know when something\u2019s not quite right. You may not be getting enough water if you:<\/p>\n