I am around the 4 month post op time frame. Water is a chore to get in. I do think I am not drinking the proper amounts...But I am trying. I have really no food limits, I am one of those people that can eat anything at all, but just smaller amounts. So Water seems like a waste of space to me sometimes. If I drink a bunch no food can go in...and given the choice of chewing or drinking something. Chewing wins hands down!