Getting sick......on water.

[Fancie57 50]

I am 3 years post op. Have lost 125 lbs. and maintaining. I've only gotten sick once on over eating. But Water kills me. I drink like a gallon a day, some days no problem, others I will get sever pain, can't breathe and mouth will start watering heavily like I'm going to throw up. And sometimes I do. The whole process takes about 15 minutes of pure torture. After the pain subsides or I do throw up I can go on with my day. It doesn't matter if I take little sips or gulp, results same. Has this happened to anyone else?

[Sojourner 2,446]

No, this has never happened to me, though I had my surgery only 5 months ago.

I think it would be wise to let your bariatric physician know what you are experiencing. This doesn't read as something you should ignore.

Hope you feel better soon...

[miiasan 370]

I have had a hard time with drinking Water since my surgery. I know the symptoms you mention.

Here are some of the things that help me. I have found that I cannot drink Water first thing in the morning - it lands 'hard' and makes me feel ill. So, I eat a small meal first. On days when I later try water and it still doesn't go down well, I drink 8 oz of low sodium broth. After that - it seems as though I can handle water pretty well. I cannot gulp it down, though - have to drink it in small amounts at a time - wait a bit - then drink more.

I hope some of these suggestions help you - perhaps you are just drinking too much too fast? I hope you find a solution quickly.

[skinnylatte 5]

I was told to drink Vitaminwater regular and zero and anything u can tolerate just get something inside you.i actually drink a lot of liquids and pee a lot too lol

fruit 2 0 is another one low calorie or no calorie NO soda u will regret it

[mamafine23 101]

Hi,

I am 3 years out from gastric bypass and I still have issues with Water. I drink Powerade zero , Lipton unsweetened ice tea , and use injury unflavored in my orange juice. I wish I could drink more Water but every time I have tried to just drink plain water , it makes me nautious. To some people it sounds strange . I still try , but in small sips. I may get 8 oz of plain water in a day .

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[LynnetteKC 4]

Does anyone notice that warm Water is easier to tolerate than ice water?

[miiasan 370]

Yes, I have to drink it at room temperature.

[Danita 10]

I have had a hard time with drinking Water since my surgery. I know the symptoms you mention.

Here are some of the things that help me. I have found that I cannot drink Water first thing in the morning - it lands 'hard' and makes me feel ill. So, I eat a small meal first. On days when I later try water and it still doesn't go down well, I drink 8 oz of low sodium broth. After that - it seems as though I can handle water pretty well. I cannot gulp it down, though - have to drink it in small amounts at a time - wait a bit - then drink more.

I hope some of these suggestions help you - perhaps you are just drinking too much too fast? I hope you find a solution quickly.

What kind of broth do you buy

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[KristenLe 5,979]

I found chicken stock that has 9gms Protein in a serving. I haven't tried it yet but imagine it's no different than other broths.

[Djmohr 6,965]

I drink tons of room temperature Water everyday and I love it. The minute I try to drink cold water my tummy seizes and I feel sick. I had hoped this would change but it has been 19 months and either room temp or warm water like tea. Never cold or icy cold......

[miiasan 370]

@@Danita I get the swanson's low sodium chicken broth. I think it goes down well because it is really warm. I find it helps to 'wake up' my stomach, so to speak.

[Danita 10]

What type of chicken broth

[Danita 10]

@@Danita I get the swanson's low sodium chicken broth. I think it goes down well because it is really warm. I find it helps to 'wake up' my stomach, so to speak.

Thank you!

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[Danita 10]

I know this is off topic but I'm not having an easy time navigatin through the site. Please tell me how you're getting enough Protein? My program calls for 60 to 80 gms... What type of powder protein do you use?

[miiasan 370]

@@Danita I eat a lot of fish, chicken and cheese - I eat my Protein first, then veggies and fruit. I don't drink Protein Shakes at all since I have a problem with whey and haven't found another type that doesn't disgust me. I do, however, eat Life Choice Protein Bars from time to time. I find them at Walmart in the Cereal isle. They have 16 grams protein, 180 calories, 19 carbs, and 3g sugars. They do not have the bad effect on my stomach, etc. that the purely whey based ones have. I always carry one in my purse to eat in case I go off schedule or can't find a suitable source of protein to eat (say, my friends are eating cupcakes or something) I cut the bar up into 8 pieces and carry it in a baggie so it is handy to 'snack' on - so to speak.