Dehydration

12 Days Post-Surgery
Mood: Nauseated
Weight Loss Status: 15 lbs

Yesterday I was proud of myself for drinking well over 64 ounces of liquid. I found that tea was a lot easier to drink than water, and it helped settle my stomach as well. Resisting temptation to get my usual sweet tea, I dropped by the McDonald's drive-through and ordered an unsweetened iced-tea to sweeten with Splenda. I drank Arizona Diet Iced Tea with Peach and could barely tell it was artificially sweetened. All was good.

This morning, I could barely get out of bed. I felt hung over and nauseated. After forcing down some water, I wondered how I could feel so dehydrated after all the liquids I had taken yesterday. It eventually dawned on me that I had spent most of the day unintentionally drinking CAFFEINATED beverages, which further dehydrated my body. It didn't even occur to me to think about caffeine with tea, since tea is known to be such a healthy beverage.

Needless to say, I'm paying the price. I've been nauseated all day and have been breaking out into cold sweats. I made salmon for dinner and couldn't even stomach two bites of it before I had to stop and switch to a milder food.

I can't help but feel frustrated that my menu of approved foods and beverages has been slashed again, and discouraged by the continuation of nausea.