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I Hate Water!

Since surgery (9/4/12) water tastes disgusting to me. It has an almost metallic taste. I'm adding crystal light which helps but it has to be really cold. I'm super-thirsty and so desperately want to chug the bottle but of course get horrible pain if I take too much in. Does the water-taste thing get better? And will I be able to drink more volume more quickly as time goes on?

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  • Ms skinniness
    Ms skinniness

    Your body is in ketosis because your not able to eat carbs and it has a tendency to make things taste like metal. It will get better in time. I had to result to putting mio drops in my water so I woul

  • LeaveItToSleever
    LeaveItToSleever

    I never had the metallic taste thing you describe, but then again I didn't drink any plain water for a couple weeks after my surgery. And yes, you will be able to gulp down a lot more water (and much

  • Same here - water felt too heavy. I've been putting a couple ounces of no sugar added apple juice into my water along with ice. I do better with cold. Start with 6-8 ounces water and 2 ounces apple

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Well that's strange because Water LOVES you! ;) Water is going to be your best ally in this entire process.

  • It will flush all the spent calories and fat cells out of your system.
  • It will aid in the repair of your skin tissues as you lose the weight. I do believe it has helped my skin snap back as much as it did.
  • It will keep you hydrated as you will be eating less now, thus you will get less h2o from your solids.

Your body will be ever grateful if you keep up with your fluids. To answer your questions, yes the revolt gets better and yes in time you will be able to handle more water in one sitting. I'm barely 3 hours into my day and I've already gotten in 36 Oz. I'll be at 52 Oz in another hour.

Drink up!!

This is so true! When I don't get enough water, I feel so hungry and I eat a lot more! So let's all increase our water intake. :)

You can find True Lemon at a grocer. They come in little packets like Splenda. I got it to put on yogurt, but found it too tart. Will try it in water. Watered down crystal lite isnt bad, but my digestive system is none too pleased with it.

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Thanks guys. Got True Lemon to start with. Tastes much better!

Sorry I didn't see your question on where to get it but glad someone directed you :)

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