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I am so sad. I have always loved Water and I have the skin to prove it! But ever since I had gastric bypass surgery. I can't stand it it tastes like perfume! Will this go away? I keep trying to drink it I'm devastated.

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I am so sad. I have always loved Water and I have the skin to prove it! But ever since I had gastric bypass surgery. I can't stand it it tastes like perfume! Will this go away? I keep trying to drink it I'm devastated.

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I was sleeved April 20, 2015. It took a while, but I was eventually able to drink plain Water again. It took a while. In the meantime, try adding water enhancers, herb tea, infusions (like berries, cucumbers, fruit, herbs, etc.), and different temperatures.

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Thank you I am so glad that I can have hope. I am drinking so little because I only like Water. That is all I use to drink. I have not finished a full glass of anything since my surgery and I'm on my third week.

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Thank you I am so glad that I can have hope. I am drinking so little because I only like Water. That is all I use to drink. I have not finished a full glass of anything since my surgery and I'm on my third week.

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It is understandable, but you have got to find a way to get your fluids in. You need at least 64 oz. You DO NOT want to have to deal with dehydration. Plus, fluids are critical for healing and weight loss. Try sugar free Popsicles.

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@@Ele marie

Yes, it will go away as you get furthere down the road. The problem is, you really really really need to stay hydrated. It is the number 1 most important thing right after surgery.

Try adding some fruit or veggies to your Water to enhance the flavor.

That perfume thing happens to some people. I know that I had the same problem but simply had to muscle through it. I tried some of those Water enhancers but it only made it worse for me. My doctor had me try adding cucumbers or watermelon and that helped. For me that became too fussy to deal with so I simply started drinking plain room temp water and forcing myself to drink it.

That feeling passed once I made it to soft foods.

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I am 11 months post op and for the first month or two Water tasted nasty to me. Now I can drink it, only if its super cold and through a straw

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Do you have that problem with just tap Water, or even from bottled water?

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