Water Hurts Going Down, Any Advise?

[LovingmeForever 337]

I was just sleeved last Thursday. I am worry that I am drinking any Water, I have tried small sips, with ice, without ice, but still hurts going down. I just don't understand, on the other hand yogurt, blended Soups, and Popsicles go down with no problem. Any advise?

Thank you

Johanna

[NancyJerry 139]

I don't know that I have any advice, but at 12 weeks out, Water was the last thing for me to get down without hurting. Some people will swear by either very cold or room temperatures. Some will say to use a straw (maybe like a cocktail straw for lesser amount), etc. I'm not sure how far out you are, but I do believe it'll get better!

[Star1221 270]

Try drinking warm Water. I used to love ice cold stuff. But after being sleeved, I could only drink room temp or warmer for a while. Or my stomach would cramp pretty bad.

[RawrrAshleex3 137]

My nut told me Water cold sit "heavy" and to try flavoring it to get it down. Im 4 weeks out and still can't drink much of it.

[LovingmeForever 337]

I am 5 days post op. Thank you ladies, I am going to try the straw and have the Water warm instead of cold.

[karenb4729 309]

I can't seem to do cold very well. For me, popsicles were the worst.... although at the hospital I loved the ice chips. What gets me through is the powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken broth warmed to about 125 degrees... now that goes down good.

I'm a week out from surgery and the popsicles are still sitting in my freezer.

[Doreykn 113]

I was told NO STRAWS... Everyone is different though. I still don't use straws & I'm 7 & 1/2 months out. Warm drinks always went down better for me. Good luck.

[LadyIvy 159]

Warm worked better for me than anything else. Be careful with that straw though. I use them now all the time at 8 weeks out, but I was afraid of too much gas early out.

[Lissa 2,631]

I was told no straws as well, but I use them... and I think that if they help you get the Water down without pain, you should do what you have to do. I was totally anti-straw for a long time. I use them now in my water cup, though, and they really do help me get my water in daily.

[Piplula 709]

Sure...I was not able to drink Water for 2 weeks. I have severe reflux with it and my registered dietitian stated it was a common occurrence. Now that I am 9 weeks out, I drink water without any problems. So..for two weeks I drank unsweetened tea (Lipton) Room temp or warm and chamomile tea (room temp or warm. I tried peppermint tea, crystal light, Popsicles (sugar free of course) ..you name it I tried it. My RD states just try to get in 32oz Fluid the first week and then work toward 48-64oz fluids/day...I am now up to 48oz/day..so give it some time and sip sip sip! Water may not work for you..try something else. Water didn't work for me until a little farther out..BUT if you continue to have problems..call your RD!

[Christle29 4]

I haven't had my surgery just yet it's going to be on July 9th and I was also told NO STRAWS as well

[justandy63 0]

Yeah no straws for me as well. I am a week and 3 days out of surgery and every time I sip Water it feels like somebody is stabbing me in the chest.

[hellonurse 76]

I was told no straws, but it's the only way to get my RTD shakes down ok. I'm 7 weeks post op.

As for Water, it hurt me until around week 4.

But now, I can take pretty good sips from my portable Brita squeeze bottle. I keep it full of ice Water and try to drink 2-3 of them a day!

It does get better as the weeks go by!

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[lalbert 6]

I was just sleeved last Thursday. I am worry that I am drinking any water' date=' I have tried small sips, with ice, without ice, but still hurts going down. I just don't understand, on the other hand yogurt, blended Soups, and Popsicles go down with no problem. Any advise?

Thank you

Johanna[/quote']

I was also sleeved last Thursday. The swallows hurt the first 36 hours but do not hurt anymore. I had indigestion so bad I could not breathe. That is better too. I am now drinking ice tea with no problem but just sips and letting it warm in my mouth before I swallow. I drank one cup of coffee this morning in small sips and it was wonderful. Hang in there it will get better.

[Tiff1977 1]

I had my surgery last Thursday and i feel hungry all the time. I feel like i can eat and eat