I was sleeved on 3/18 and can't stomach the thought of anything warm. I'm not able to stomach jello or water. I have been able to take sugar free apple & cranberry grape juice. Orange popsicles are the only flavor that would settle. Thank goodness today I move from clear liquids to full liquids. I'm looking forward to trying a few more things.

I still do not stomach plain water very well. It took me a few weeks before being able to tolerate drinking warm liquids. I just assumed it was because of the swelling. I use "crush" flavored packets for my water. I kid you not they taste just like soda. My biggest crutch before surgery was soda pop. So this has been a life saver for me. Things will get easier ...... Best wishes Tina

Thanks. Where do you find the crush flavor packets?

I was sleeved on 3/8 and initially could only drink room temp beverages. After about a week I felt like I was going to die of thirst. I just wanted to be able to fill my mouth with some ice cold water to quinch my thirst. I started adding the Crystal light lemonade flavor to my water and that quinced my thirst. I now add that to my water and unsweet tea. I makes a world of difference and it doesnt even taste like its missing the sugar.

Unfortunately, cold anything causes vasocnstriction of our muscles and veins through our body. The stomach may cramp with cold liquids, or you may not be able to tolerate them. Flavorings help A LOT. I've also found that even adding slices of fruit (strawberries, lemon, orange, cucumber with mint, other types of berries) sweetens my water naturally. I hope this helps. Just remember that the stomach has been through trauma (any internal surgical procedure is medically classified as a trauma to the body) and the stomach right now is still producing the same amount of stomach acids with 80% less capacity. Anything to ease the transition is best. Wish you the best!!!