any suggestions???

Thanks guys very helpful :)

I'll have to try that raspberry & apple flavour! =] but don't bother trying the lime.. it's horrible ><

There's a cordial from the Natural Cordial Company (bought at Woolworths) in raspberry & apple flavour which I really like. '

It is sweetened with stevia and erythritol which are both natural sugar substitutes (I try to avoid fake sugars).

It's around 40kj for a 200ml glass.

I didn't like the orange as much. They also have fruitcup and lime which I haven't tried.

Thanks leici glad to hear I'm not the only one :)

Hi Sammyg85,

I am a big liquids drinker too. I get thirsty a lot and am forever drinking. Was the same pre sleeve. No medical issues just a dry dipsomaniac! ( don't drink booze). Although now at 18 months out realise that sometimes I am actually hungry when i think I am thirsty.... well I eat something and that assuages my "thirst" for while. Weird huh?

A little bit of fruit juice in water gives a nicer taste if you are sick of diet cordials.

Thanks first day was nice and easy only probs is they put me on by myself so had no one to lift the heavy stuff felt like such a sook going n getting the boss to do it for me lol, I totally understand about needing the money I had just enough annual leave to get me through keep me updated :)

I'm starting to really hate diet cordial >< it's not the best of flavours... good luck though back at work!! I still haven't gone back to work yet but hopefully I will next week o.o need money!! hahaha keep me updated on how you're going!
Gretchen.

Yup diet cordial is my savior lol my sleeve is going good back to work tomoz, double digits awesome u must be so proud of urself great work I can't wait for that long time off for me tho I have alot of weight to get off first I wish I had it when I was ur age I'm glad ur doing great keep up the awesome job :D

I totally agree! haha nothing more boring than water maybe flavour it with a small amount of cordial =/ My sleeve's going pretty well thanks =] got down to double digits today!! how about yours?? Are you a Desleever too?

Very true but it does get really boring lol thanks for replying :) n how are u going with ur sleeve ?

Hey Sammy! I was sleeved in 1 month and 1 weeks ago haha (so the ticker tells me) and not only am I always thirsty but I seem to be craving sugary drinks.. I assume that this is because now that I've been sleeved I'm keeping away from all the sugary foods so my body is probably trying to get it another way.. I really need to just stick to water but it's rather hard >< but I doubt there's a problem with drinking lots of water so if you're thirsty just keep drinking water =]

Thanks carebear I'll keep an eye on it :)

Sammy your unrinary output is also a good guide when assessing thirst I.e increased, no change, concentrated, diluted etc. if you remain concerned or feel uncomfortable it cannot hurt to chck in with your GP.

Thanks heaps I am getting plenty of fluid in i just feel thirsty all of the time i will just keep drinking

Thanks heaps I am getting plenty of fluid in i just feel thirsty all of the time i will just keep drinking

Try Larry's lemonade iceblocks (my saviours!) and whenever you are in the shower, drink water! Sometimes warmed water works to relax the esophagus.

I actually tried green tea as well. Sipping constantly on a warm drink is a good way to get fluids in.

Saw my surgeon he said just keep on drinking I think I might explode lol

thanks carebear im off to see my surgen tomorrow so ill run it past him thank you:)

Hi Sammy,
Your thirst may be due to dietary changes, heat, activity levels etc. Excessive thirst, especially when prolonged, or a sudden change can also be a symptom of or can signal a possible underlying physical problem. E.g diabetes, bleeding, dehydration, physical exhaustion etc. I would advise that you seek medical advice if you suspect that your thirst patterns are not normal, or if you have noticed a sudden change in your thirst pattern. It is important to determine the cause and to exclude any underlying medical conditions.

I've also read that others have sucked ice cubes even flavored ones. That might help as well x

Thanks Jessied I'll give that a try tomorrow :)

Hi Sammy
I find an electrolyte iceblock helps to quench my thirst. Available form chemists.
Good Luck

thanks for the reply guys im doing ok not drinking with meals i just feel no matter how much i do drink even with 3L a day im still thirsty i appreciate the feedback thanku :)

Yep I still feel thirsty all the time and I'm 3.5 months out. I miss drinking with meals but I make sure I drink as soon as I'm able to afterwards, usually 45 mins to 1.5 hours, depending on what I've eaten and how long it takes to digest.

Hey Sammy

As you know I havent had my sleeve but from a nurses point if view
. You would have lost lots of fluid with the initial surgery. So your body will be trying to compensate.
. Normally you get a lot of fluids through your meals. Any sort of meal is filled with H2o, now that you are having smaller meals and certainly not as much overall you actually feeling the thirst more. I remember reading an article where it said overweight people misread their bodily hunger signs. We basically fed instead of drink!

If you are still concerned check with your surgeon but the others who are post sleeve may be able to hel you further.