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I was never a big Water drinker to begin with and I understand in my head that I need to get my 64 oz in especially now .... But I gave such a hard time , I have tried all the additives , etc is something wrong with me ???? Feeling frustrated !!!

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Prior to surgery, I LOVED Water, ice cold water, and I drank it all the time. Since my surgery 4 weeks ago, I struggle to get in my water every day and I haven't once reached my goal of 64oz. I've tried all additives too and I HATE fruity flavors and juice. I've added lemon and cucumber, crystal light, sf kool aid, mio, etc. I've tried room temp and cold. I can, however, eat ice and I try to do that all day long. I've also found that if I dilute apple juice (the only juice I like) I can drink that. But it's a constant struggle and I hope it gets better. Good luck to you!

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I used to love Water but now it makes me nauseated/feel sick A LOT...I make myself drink it but it's hard at times.

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I struggle with Water too and pre op I had no problem. I find Syntrax lemon Protein tea helps me get my water in. Also Vitamin water zero is a nice treat and helps with water intake.

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The MIO works for me. I use it all the time.

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I find that different bottled waters have slightly different tastes.....try a few different kinds. For me Dasani tastes the best. Also for tap Water, I mix about 60% water and 40% apple juice and it goes down very easily.

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I found out that warm/hot tea/water goes down super easy! Cold liquids make me sick.

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If you're early out it's no surprise. And even vets have issues with this sometimes. There are even threads on it in the vet forum, I believe! I still struggle at times. I just get sick of Water and I avoid most of the drops, too. I only do the ones that have B Vitamins in them, since I'm always low on those. :) But at times plain Water will still make me feel nauseated and other times I just get tired of drinking around the clock. Or visiting the restroom around the clock!

Just work at it and don't quit. There's a definite difference in my loss pattern if I go low on water several days in a row. Close counts here, so drink as much as you can and don't start drinking other things instead. You can run into a real issue if you sub that water for juice, sweet coffees or teas or (heaven forbid, *gasp!*) soda just because you're sick of the H2O.

~Cheri

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The additives do get old and definitely taste artificial, especially mio. True lime and lemon to the rescue. I have to flavor or I just won't drink enough.

Hot apple cider is also good now that it is getting colder.

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I've started the fresh lemon and a lil Decaf tea in Water it is helping get up the in my oz. thanks for all the suggestions I'm game for anything

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