Cold or warm liquids?

[mslmomof3 2]

I was sleeved on 3/18 and can't stomach the thought of anything warm. I'm not able to stomach Jello or Water. I have been able to take sugar free apple & cranberry grape juice. Orange popsicles are the only flavor that would settle. Thank goodness today I move from Clear Liquids to full liquids. I'm looking forward to trying a few more things.

[T'snewstart 251]

I still do not stomach plain Water very well. It took me a few weeks before being able to tolerate drinking warm liquids. I just assumed it was because of the swelling. I use "crush" flavored packets for my water. I kid you not they taste just like soda. My biggest crutch before surgery was soda pop. So this has been a life saver for me. Things will get easier ...... Best wishes Tina

[mslmomof3 2]

Thanks. Where do you find the crush flavor packets?

[SkinnyGirlComing 0]

I was sleeved on 3/8 and initially could only drink room temp beverages. After about a week I felt like I was going to die of thirst. I just wanted to be able to fill my mouth with some ice cold Water to quinch my thirst. I started adding the Crystal light lemonade flavor to my water and that quinced my thirst. I now add that to my water and unsweet tea. I makes a world of difference and it doesnt even taste like its missing the sugar.

[pixigrl 33]

Unfortunately, cold anything causes vasocnstriction of our muscles and veins through our body. The stomach may cramp with cold liquids, or you may not be able to tolerate them. Flavorings help A LOT. I've also found that even adding slices of fruit (strawberries, lemon, orange, cucumber with mint, other types of berries) sweetens my Water naturally. I hope this helps. Just remember that the stomach has been through trauma (any internal surgical procedure is medically classified as a trauma to the body) and the stomach right now is still producing the same amount of stomach acids with 80% less capacity. Anything to ease the transition is best. Wish you the best!!!