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I was sleeved nine days ago and i am still having a hard time drinking Water, had a mini melt down the other day because i was so thirsty and wanted to just drink the water normal and couldnt. I am tired of sipping and is ready for the next stage has anyone else experienced this and if so what advise can u give....

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It's normal but does get better, I promise. I've been there, especially with the melt down. Keep sipping even though it may piss you off because you are trying to stay hydrated any way you can at this point.

Hang in there!

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I had a very hard time with just plain Water, and, in fact, almost 2 years post op, it just still tastes funny (which I have heard other sleevers say as well). I drink a lot of "add to water" things like Arizona Ice Tea Sticks sweetened with splenda, or MIO. If water isn't working, try a couple of different things to keep your fluids up.

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I've been watching videos on YouTube and one lady had the same issue. She froze most of her liquids it was easy to go down.

surgery date 12/3/12 with Dr Goreki NY

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maybe trying poweraid Zero or G2 no calories n no sugar to keep u hydrated

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try mixing the Water with some low calorie gatorade. It helped me get water in a lot. :)

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It was hard to tolerate Water for the first 3 weeks....Try ice or mix water with g2

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I'm 5 1/2 months out and still struggling with hydration in general, especially plain Water. It just doesn't feel good, and I'm frustrated trying to stay hydrated. I do historical reinactments, and in the summer heat, and all those clothes.... yeah. Hydration is key. I literally am sipping constantly then, and it gets annoying. I find that unless water is ice cold, or has some sort of additive like MIO or Crystal Lite, I can't hack it. I'm hoping this gets better, but I think I'm just going to have to live with it. Small price to pay in the long run, every time I look in the mirror. :) Hang in there.

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Try getting a cup of ice from Sonic I chew this ice and it keeps my mouth wet for some reason I have constant dry mouth and if you get a big cup you getting your fluids. Helps with craving and getting Fluid. Good luck!!

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I can tolerate it only if I add a bit of apple juice (no sugar added) to it. I will put in about 6 oz and add 2 oz of apple juice, and then add a bit of ice. It has really helped. I was told to do the same with Propel Zero. I have not tried Gatorade yet.

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