body not liking liquids after sleeve....

[saints92 2]

I was sleeved Oct 25th 2011. I am so nauseated. Just got home today. Nausea does improve daily, but I can't tolerate Water. Ugh. I can do thickened drinks better. Does anyone else experience anything like this? I really wish I could drink more as I know I will get dehydrated. Help me~~~~~

[DollyGirl 0]

Hi there, I have grown to dislike water...every single time I drink it my stomach cramps and feels icky. I have had better luck with Gatorade G2 drinks as they are as good as Water and are low in sugar (another sensitivity I have now). I drink my Protein Shakes blended with a half of a frozen banana to thicken and have no problem with them either, just water and water mixed with Crystal Light or other add ins. Hope this helps!

[Yukon Kara 34]

I was just the opposite! I was fine with Water, but anything thick was making me feel pretty ill.

[courtines 6]

I am doing fine with pretty much all liquids that are not Protein Shakes. My body is just over them. I am trying to sneak the powder into other things like smoothies to make it more tolerable. Have you tried any drink additives? I have crystal lite packets stashed in my purse and I feel like it offers me a better option than just plan Water. Before surgery, I was able to drink things at room temperature, but now everything has to be ice cold or I can't handle it. I am constantly swapping my drinks in and out of the fridge.

[saints92 2]

Thanks for the ideas. This am I was able to drink some room temp crystal lite lemonade. I am just staying away from Water at this point. My nausea is better daily. Thank goodness. I will just need to put unflavored Protein in my yougurt, my applesauce, anything I try to eat to boost my protein intake.

[ladyblue72 0]

I am 6 months out and drinking Water still hurts a little when it hits my stomach. Try to drink 20 ounces when you first wake up, 20 more an hour before lunch and 20 more before bedtime. I highly recommend that you drink Vitamin Water Zero. I found that when I started to drink VWZ the pounds started shedding.

[saints92 2]

Bonnie---I do sleep in bed, but prop myself up on three pillows. It is little uncomfortable getting out but not bad. I am dreaming of my own bed, as I am staying at my parents until next tuesday as Dr. felt like I needed a support system since I am single and no kids.

I have got down more today in these few hours than I did the entire time at the hospital. 630 am I had 3 bites of yougurt with pills. At 8 I had 3 oz skim milk, at 830 I had 3 0z crystal lite then at 930 I had 2 oz of instant oatmeal with added Protein powder and skim milk. No nausea so far. So excited.

There is no way I can drink more than 2 oz at a time. It takes me forever to sip. I am taking it slow as I have been miserable since surgery. So far today is a great day!!!