I Have always been a big water drinker. I could gulp a 16 oz in a couple of minutes. Now, at 5 weeks post op, I can't stand it. I have tried filtered, bottled, tap and it all tastes horrible. It has gradually gotten worse. It's better if I add lemon or a crystal light flavor but I find some of those leave me even more thirsty. Has anyone else experienced this?

Me! I'm 4 weeks out and did love it before surgery. Now even when I add crystal light or any flavoring, I still can't drink it. It literally hurts going down. I'm hoping it goes away because I'm scared in the humidity and heat, I'm going to get dehydrated.

Yes I have. I feel that adding Crystal light definitely makes me feel thirstier. I am so sick of water too!!! I don't have any alternatives though, so if you figure something out...let me know. I have had some natural fruit juice 6 oz. at a time and Tropicana50 orange juice, but I try really hard not to drink calories.

After surgery I had to drink water at room temp. I couldn't stand to drink it cold. It tasted horrible. But eventually it tasted good cold again. Chin up!

i agree with you, Water tastes terrible to me. I was always a big water drinker & now can't stand it. I keep buying things to try like Mio, but still has a funny taste.

why would this happen?

I read somewhere on the forum that the pH of the water may suddenly not be agreeing with you. In that same thread, someone having a similar problem tried Smart Water on the recommendation of a forum member and the problem was solved. I find that some days water goes down without a problem, but other days, like today, it makes me nauseous. Good luck, I hope you find a solution.

Glad I'm not the only one! It hurts going down and its just not the same refreshing water like it use to be. Its kinda sad..I use to enjoy a cold bottle of water but not anymore. I even try room temperature and it still hurts. Crystal light scratches my throat so I don't know. Hopefully this will get better, seeing that I'm only 3 weeks post op.