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I am 8 weeks post lap sleeve & I noticed that 2 weeks after the surgery I started to feel noxious whenever I drink Water. I get thirsty yet still cannot drink Water because it tastes different. I heard this is a common complaint in sleeve pts but what is the solution? I do not drink enough water & sometimes have to force myself to take sips during the day in fear of dehydration. I hope there is a way out of this because no one can simply stop drinking water! Thx in advance

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The same thing happened to me! I use to LOVE Water now I can't drink it without having Crystal Light. But honestly, it's not uncommon. Your taste in foods will also change. Keep it up..you can do it!

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All liquids the past week or so suck to take in. My pallet is not liking anything I drink at the moment, but I am forcing myself to get at least 60-70 ounce of water/liquid per day.

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I am 8 weeks post lap sleeve & I noticed that 2 weeks after the surgery I started to feel noxious whenever I drink Water. I get thirsty yet still cannot drink Water because it tastes different. I heard this is a common complaint in sleeve pts but what is the solution? I do not drink enough water & sometimes have to force myself to take sips during the day in fear of dehydration. I hope there is a way out of this because no one can simply stop drinking water! Thx in advance

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You can have any non caloric drink - Powerade Zero, Vitamin Water Zero, Crystal Light, MiO drops, infused water, broth, sugar free popsicles. Be sure to stay hydrated!

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All liquids the past week or so suck to take in. My pallet is not liking anything I drink at the moment, but I am forcing myself to get at least 60-70 ounce of water/liquid per day.

All liquids taste the same as before the surgery to me. I have no trouble drinking fresh juices & coffee.It's only Water that's a problem

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I am 8 weeks post lap sleeve & I noticed that 2 weeks after the surgery I started to feel noxious whenever I drink Water. I get thirsty yet still cannot drink water because it tastes different. I heard this is a common complaint in sleeve pts but what is the solution? I do not drink enough water & sometimes have to force myself to take sips during the day in fear of dehydration. I hope there is a way out of this because no one can simply stop drinking water! Thx in advance

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You can have any non caloric drink - Powerade Zero, Vitamin Water Zero, Crystal Light, MiO drops, infused water, broth, sugar free popsicles. Be sure to stay hydrated!
Thx for the advice. I'll try one of these

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I use the flavor drops. I'm so Sick of sweet drinks. But at 7 months post op I am just starting to tolerate Water a bit better.

Good news is the flavor drops come in many many flavors so you'll find some you like.

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I had the same experience with my LapBand. If you have a fruit infusing Water bottle, use some fresh or frozen fruit to flavor the Water. I use frozen Triple berry (you would probably need to strain the fruit since you just had surgery) and lemon or lime slices. I had to stop using Crystal Light because it made me crave even sweeter things.

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