Water, Water, H20!
Posted by RMAP NurseQ: What is the importance of drinking adequate daily water?
A: The magical number we recommend as a minimum intake for the day is 64 ounces (8 cups) of water, but we prefer you to be well above that. Water helps with a multitude of ills: Dehydration, nausea, hunger, low energy or fatigue, kidney stones. When encountering a physical or emotional difficulty post weight loss surgery, often our answer will be to you is: Drink more water!
Bored with the bland taste of H20? There are ways to spice it up! You can try adding diluted sugar free flavoring to your water, like Crystal Light, or Propel. Do be aware that artificial sweeteners can increase your appetite. You can try squeezing lemon or lime juice into your water, or adding sliced cucumbers.
Cheers!
