How many liters of water do you drink??

[Dna4christ]

Hello. How much water does everyone else drink for their kidney transplant? For a first few years, I used to drink 4liters or 16 cups of water. One time, I drank around 24 cups of water and I couldn't breathe. Horrible experience. Since then, I toned down alot to around 1-2 liters of water. I think I need to drink more again.

[jennifer24]

I always drinker 6 bottles of cups of water that alwayz been my regime pluz it also depends on how much u weight ve care dont go over board with the water anywayz take care and God bless💚

[Dna4christ in reply to jennifer24]

Thnk you!!

[Hidden in reply to jennifer24]

My nephrologist told me to drink to my thirst. I was in the desert and had a terrible bout of IBD - I was drinking a LOT of Gatorade like drinks. When I had to see an MD at last, test results came back and he told me to drink less - I was getting too diluted! It’s all about balance.

[ArsenalFan]

3 liters a day

[Sunflowerlady1]

About 3.5/4 per day!

[Dna4christ in reply to Sunflowerlady1]

Nice. I used to and I'll try to get back to it. Too much water makes me dizzy haha

[LisaSnow]

Wow you all drink a lot! I drink maybe 1.5 lit top. Have your nephrologists told you to drink that much?

[Dna4christ in reply to LisaSnow]

Ohhh I see. My nephrologist recommended to drink 2 liters of water before.

[LisaSnow]

Cleveland clinic recommends 2 liters a day after transplant. Can I ask why so many of you drink so much more?

[pateldev]

I usually drink 5-6 liter water in a day. Initially is used to feel like i couldn't breath but now used to drink that much water.

[Dna4christ in reply to pateldev]

Oo are you a tall person?? Sometimes, when I drink too much, I have problems with low sodium and dizziness.. I'm going for 4liters like I used to lol

[pateldev]

No i am 5'7. 4-5 liter is enough it just that I am used to drinking that much water because of hot weather here in india may b!!!

[Dna4christ in reply to pateldev]

Oh I see!! Not really hot here but trying to eat more salty to drink more water haha

[Hidden in reply to Dna4christ]

I drink 4 bottles of water. (16.9 oz) If you are small like I am, too much water can make you sick. I have very low blood pressure, so I have to be careful.

[Dna4christ in reply to Hidden]

Yes that's me lol

[Hidden in reply to Dna4christ]

I kinda figured that.

[Transplant314]

I am one year out and my team says at least two and towards 3 if possible

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador]

You can tell if you have been drinking enough water for you by looking at your labs. Your BUN is effected by your hydration. If you have not been drinking enough your BUN will be elevated. My lab 7-20 is normal.

I am 20 years post transplant and drink 1-2 liters a day, more than that in the summer

[Dna4christ in reply to WYOAnne]

Ah I see. Didnt know what BUN did lol. Its past normal ever since my creatinine went up but this time is was lower than usual

[WYOAnne NKF Ambassador in reply to Dna4christ]

Your creatinine and BUN kind of go hand in hand. If your creatinine is higher than what is your normal, look at the BUN. If it is also elevated, it shows you are probably a little dehydrated and should be drinking more.

I live in WY where it is very dry. In the summer, our humidity will be in single digits - 7%. Since moving here, I have to drink a lot more than I did when we lived in WI.

BUN shows urea nitrogen in your blood....but my doctor always says it shows how hydrated you are.

Take care and stay safe!

[Dna4christ in reply to WYOAnne]

Oo nice!! My doc doesnt explain much lol thank u for that! Be safe out there!!

[lkhenderson]

I was told to drink to my thirst and that too much water can be harmful.

[Dna4christ in reply to lkhenderson]

Yes same here but at least 2 liters of alkaline water!

[kimosabi1961]

I try to drink 2 liters of water a day, sometimes I drink a little more. I am 14 months post transplant. I was on dialysis 2 and a 1/2 years and was restricted to 32 oz. a day. I got so use to drinking so little it was hard at first to drink a lot after I got the kidney.

[Dna4christ in reply to kimosabi1961]

Wow 32oz while on dialysis? I could only drink like 8-16oz. I made zero pee maybe that's why lol.. after dialysis, I drank so much water because I missed it but congrats on your new kidney!!

[morwebber4me]

I drink 2.36 liters or 80 oz. per my nephrologist instructions.

[Dna4christ in reply to morwebber4me]

Thank you. I am downing 2-3 liters. It made me feel slightly sick at first..