Why is water painful?

[Brooke.23 4]

Every single time I take a very small sip of Water it hurts me so bad. I don't have trouble swallowing the water it's after I swallow that starts to hurt. I have tried ice cold water, room temp, and even hot water but nothing seems to work.

[looly 361]

Maybe your oesophagus was grazed when the bougie was inserted down your throat? That's what my surgeon said to me shortly after my operation, when it hurt me to swallow.

[MargoCL 677]

it took me a few days before my body would allow me Water of any sort also. Just try a little every day.

[TakingABreak 2,733]

Plain Water still bothers me to this day, 8 months post op. Try adding something to it, like caffeine free tea, crystal lite, a little lemon (if allowed by your plan). All these things could help the water go down better.

[Brooke.23 4]

Yeah, my surgery was two weeks ago and its really any liquids but mostly plain Water hurts the most. It hurts in my upper abdomen area and it is a very uncomfortable feeling.

[HubCity 3]

My friend who is a nurse says that Water is actually much heavier than most other liquids. I used to love water before my surgery, but now I have to play all kinds of games to get it down: mixing it with half a pouch of Crystal Light, counting Clear Protein Drinks as water in my daily liquid list, letting myself get thirsty before downing another 8 ounces. I see a big difference in how I feel when I have my required water, though, so my advice is to find which tricks work for you and then just keep using them!

[RoCo1129 2]

Yeah for whatever reason it goes down better with a little sugar free flavor! Especially in the beginning!

[Frustr8 7,886]

Do you prefer Chrystal Light or Mio Drops?

[Frustr8 7,886]

And also have you tried sugar free, popsicles and Jellos?

[RoCo1129 2]

On 08/29/2018 at 03:33, Frustr8 said:

Do you prefer Chrystal Light or Mio Drops?

I just used the Walmart brand crystal light - I’d make a big jug and keep it in the fridge.

[CBills 4]

I have this exact same issue with Water and the pain 😫