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Like most after post-op, I was having difficulty getting my Water in. The taste of water didn't change for me, but I just could not manage getting more than a bottle of water in initially. I finally got a little better adding flavoring, but I really wanted pure water to ensure that my system was flushed and no UTI's would occur.

Last week I ran out of the bottled water that I had and decided to change it up. This change has made a huge...Huge....HUGE difference for me. I changed the brand I was using now I'm up to 3 bottled waters each day (up from 1 1/2 per day), with no problem drinking. I say this is a tremendous victory for me.

So my suggestion to you, if you are struggling and like me just didn't want the added flavors (Crystal Light, etc). Try a different brand and see if that helps. :):D

***Nothing beats a failure...but a try***

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Like most after post-op' date=' I was having difficulty getting my Water in. The taste of Water didn't change for me, but I just could not manage getting more than a bottle of water in initially. I finally got a little better adding flavoring, but I really wanted pure water to ensure that my system was flushed and no UTI's would occur.

Last week I ran out of the bottled water that I had and decided to change it up. This change has made a huge...Huge....HUGE difference for me. I changed the brand I was using now I'm up to 3 bottled waters each day (up from 1 1/2 per day), with no problem drinking. I say this is a tremendous victory for me.

So my suggestion to you, if you are struggling and like me just didn't want the added flavors (Crystal Light, etc). Try a different brand and see if that helps. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

***Nothing beats a failure...but a try***[/quote']

Smart Water goes down easier for me than Aquafina. I think trying different brands is a good idea.

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You are so right! Evian is great, too. I buy it for a treat. In between, I like weak iced tea.

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For me warm fluids go down better than cold or room temperature. I found roobis tea is my saviour for getting my Water in.

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I tried the Water room temp, cool and cold. Nothing worked as far as the Water. Everything else went down smoothly, no matter what room temp.

Of course, I'm sure that had something to do with the chemical aspects of it....density as has been mentioned here on the site multiple times.

I was just getting really discouraged because I like plain water, no sizzle or fruity taste, just water.

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I find that my throat and mouth always has a funny taste. I constantly am brushing my teeth. I also try to find things that quench my thirst. Since we can only sip, it is hard to actually "quench" the thirst.

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Satchel,

I was the same way directly after surgery! Brushing more often per day. That feeling stopped when I was able to get some carbs in. But it really was annoying!

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Satchel,

I was the same way directly after surgery! Brushing more often per day. That feeling stopped when I was able to get some carbs in. But it really was annoying!

Are you able to eat Pasta, rice, or bread?

April is your birthday month? It is mine, too. The 22nd!

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I am still on liquids until week 9. The carbs I mentioned would be in the creamed Soups, diluted juice or Protein shakes.

I understand.

Have a happy birthday!

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My birthday is the 19th.........

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Are you able to eat pasta' date=' rice, or bread?

April is your birthday month? It is mine, too. The 22nd![/quote']

Me toooo :D... I'm turning 40 and I offered myself a unique gift: a sleeve gastrectomy :D...I'm 5 days postop, and I'm back in track slowly but surely. Good luck to all april sleevers.

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My birthday is the 19th.........

Happy Birthday to you!

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