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Posted Yesterday 8:34 PM (GMT -5)
I goto a job interview tomorrow, I cant drink enough fluids during the 3 breaks I would be offered. Just wondering how I go about his if we cannot have water on the site? I tried getting my full 250ml in within 30 min and now im in pain and fear I messed it up... already had to do a test last week and get the results the 13th if its broken. If I drink fast does it irritate or bust the wrap? I had it done the 15th of dec. Also how much weight should I lift, my surgeon said do w.e I want. What limitations should I have in general for my jobs if and when applying?
Posted Yesterday 9:48 PM (GMT -5)
You should never, ever, ever force yourself to drink water/liquid when you're not thirsty...Drink when you're thirsty, don't drink when you're not. If your job won't allow you something so simple as having a bottle of water (you know, the thing that we humans need to survive?) nearby, then it's time to get another job.
Posted Today 4:14 PM (GMT -5)
so the delimma. The job is 10 hour 4 days a week and no water inside the work floor (food industry for hospitals) I get 2 15 min breaks and 1 30 min break. Can anyone suggest too me if this is a bad idea this job. I feel I wont get enough water or food.

Is anyone else on this board who has had the nissen have a similar work time and made it work for them? Sorry for the poor english just ask me to re say it if I worded it wrong (brain injury)
Posted 2/8/2018 12:17 AM (GMT -5)
You shouldn't force yourself to drink a ton of water. The body just can't absorb excess. It has to get rid of it and if this job doesn't permit bathroom breaks too, that's just a mess. I would like to say you need a new job because the Dept of Labor, the EEOC and OSHA all specify what employers shouldn't be dictating. I don't know if you told this employer your situation, if they might be willing to work with you or not. My concern is they might terminate your employment and jobs can be hard to come by. Also, I waited 3 months before lifting weights at the gym, started slow and worked my way up during the next 6 months. It was about a year before I was lifting the same amount of weights as I was pre surgery.
Posted 2/8/2018 8:23 AM (GMT -5)
Thank you for all the input it is helping alot, A little down and unaware of all my limitations. The dr never fills me in.
Posted 2/8/2018 10:35 AM (GMT -5)
Sean, forcing yourself to drink excess fluids can cause other issues you do not need. I suggest that you either talk to the potential new employer about your situation. If you are not comfortable in doing so, then you can try the job, if it works fine, if not try to find something else. Work is hard to find.

Take care.
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