5-weeks post-op H20 still hurts

[Frostie1975 11]

Wondering if anyone would care to share how long it took before simple Water stopped feeling like a ton of bricks when you drink it. Cold water, lukewarm water, hot water, it's all the same effect. UGH!

[KimTriesRNY 1,853]

I never had trouble with Water after maybe post op day 2. Is this just water you are having issues with? Are you able to drink say warm tea or broth? What about a popsicle or Protein Shake? What about flavored water?

Some people do seem to have issues with plain, unflavored water after surgery but if it is all fluids causing an issue that may be a larger problem.

[MissLindseyR 110]

On ‎8‎/‎20‎/‎2018 at 10:42 AM, Frostie1975 said:

Wondering if anyone would care to share how long it took before simple Water stopped feeling like a ton of bricks when you drink it. Cold Water, lukewarm water, hot water, it's all the same effect. UGH!

Honestly, I'm 7 weeks and sometimes it still hits hard. I had to do room temp water for a while and I am just now meeting my water goals and drinking with ice again. It's takes some time, but it should ease up some. Just make sure to do small sips. I am constantly sipping. If I do a big gulp or too many sips at a time, it's like bricks hitting my stomach. Good luck!

[Roger1968 2]

Yeah, I'm 4 weeks post RNY and just plain cold Water is really hard for me. I drink +-100 ounces a day of cold water with Crystal Light in it which goes down fine but plain water is really hard. Dietician told me that it's a Ph issue and would likely get better with time.

[KristinOlivia 35]

I’m a little over 4 weeks post op (Sleeve) and Water (any temp) feels like bricks. If I add crystal light or water flavoring it helps. But sometimes plan water just makes me want to throw up.

[Little Kansas Kitty 213]

I agree. CRYSTAL LIGHT, baby! Makes a world of a difference compared to plain Water.