I Hate Water!

[LawDiva312 33]

Since surgery (9/4/12) Water tastes disgusting to me. It has an almost metallic taste. I'm adding crystal light which helps but it has to be really cold. I'm super-thirsty and so desperately want to chug the bottle but of course get horrible pain if I take too much in. Does the water-taste thing get better? And will I be able to drink more volume more quickly as time goes on?

[LeaveItToSleever 80]

I never had the metallic taste thing you describe, but then again I didn't drink any plain Water for a couple weeks after my surgery. And yes, you will be able to gulp down a lot more water (and much faster) several weeks after surgery than you can immediately post-op. I'm able to mow the lawn and cut the hedges now, in blazing hot sun, and chug it down well enough to stay hydrated.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Your body is in ketosis because your not able to eat carbs and it has a tendency to make things taste like metal. It will get better in time. I had to result to putting mio drops in my Water so I would drink it. I'm 11 months out now and can drink a lot of water at one time. Pretty much normal.

[LawDiva312 33]

Thanks guys glad to hear it gets better

[Nessa1977 155]

I'm struggling to drink it too. I'm just managing 1lt (sorry don't know what that is in fl oz). Even with lemon juice or cordial (our version of Crystal Light), it's a struggle.

[LatinCurves76 15]

I went through that post op, I used True Lemon and it helped me out a lot. I totally hated Water the first two months and Crystal Light I felt was too sweet so True Lemon did the job and allowed me to drink much more. It did take a long time for me to be able to drink a large quantity of water but now at almost 11 months out I am pretty close to normal.

[Alithinos 19]

Same here - Water felt too heavy. I've been putting a couple ounces of no sugar added apple juice into my water along with ice. I do better with cold. Start with 6-8 ounces water and 2 ounces apple juice and see if that works for you. Mio was too sweet for me. I might have to water down the Crystal Light I got based on some comments here.

[LatinCurves76 15]

You should totally try True Lemon! They have it in other flavors too, I am not big on sugary drinks and True Lemon gives just a hint of sweet tangy taste

Same here - Water felt too heavy. I've been putting a couple ounces of no sugar added apple juice into my Water along with ice. I do better with cold. Start with 6-8 ounces water and 2 ounces apple juice and see if that works for you. Mio was too sweet for me. I might have to water down the Crystal Light I got based on some comments here.

[SleeveShelly 75]

The only way I can get it in is to drink Decaf tea with Splenda and a lemon wedge.

[samsmom 54]

After surgery, I went thru a phase of trying every bottled Water out there. Even the flavored ones had an after-taste. Then my daughter had me try SmartWater....the best water ever! Clear, crisp tasting water. The only other water I can tolerate is WholeFoods 365 brand of Electrolyte Enhanced Water (same as SmartWater). Give one/both of those a try!

[Dooter 1,457]

I've ALWAYS hated drinking Water, so it's hard to say . There is a "thing" where many of us have a water intolerance for a few months right after surgery, so they suggest drinking other things in the mean time. it's normal though.

[LawDiva312 33]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. What is True Lemon? I've never heard of it.

[LawDiva312 33]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! What is "True Lemon" and where can I find it? I've never heard of it.

[xlr8ahead 40]

Try,bio synergy skinny water.pomegranate flavour sugar free.with l carnitine in it its lovely.

[Dooter 1,457]

I've been drinking Powerade zero and sometimes G2. I love G2, but there are a few calories to account for....