Andy,

Thanks for all the advice that you have given. It will be very helpful to me. The one thing I have been having a problem with is getting in my fluids. I just can't get the sip, sip, sip part. How do you sip all day and get in 64 ounces of water?

Hey Andy, I am having trouble with my water since I have been banded. I love water and never had a problem drinking it. I used to drink 60 oz at work and come home and drink another 16 oz or more. Now with me sipping I am lucky to get in 32 oz. I just am not craving water anymore. I have always craved ice-cold water, even as a kid. Now I am forcing myself to drink it. I have flavors and all that stuff, not helping.

My Primary care physician says that I am dehydrated and that I have to find a way to get more fluids in. I just can't get the water in and I don't sip I take regular swallows of water. I use to run the the bathroom all day long now to urinate but now I am lucky to go twice a day. (once whn Iget up and one in early evening. I am taking milk of magnesia to help with the other and that isn't working either. I only do that maybe once a week. I think for me this is the hardest part. (ha! Ha!) This truly is the part I struggle with. Any suggestions?