Fluids...
Probably not, as long as you're not getting dehydrated. However, there are many health benefits to getting adequate fluids. According to the Mayo Clinic, the actual amount of liquid a person requires varies from person to person and depends on numerous factors, but the average woman needs 72 oz of liquid a day and the average man needs 104 oz a day.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
I have never been a big drinker, but have also never been dehydrated since surgery. No, water intake doesn't effect your weight loss (except that sometimes it help curb your appetite or cravings if your intestines are full of water). Be aware, though, that we are more prone to kidney stones after RNY and the biggest contributor to kidney stones is not drinking enough. Trust me, I am learning the hard way! Do your best to get the 64 ounces in.
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
