I see many people saying straight water is hard to go down, what do you mean by that and why? I'm in the process of getting sleeved now but my hubby was just sleeved, what do you all mean by that water being hard to go down, or straight water, I'm confused why is it harder, if so what do you do instead? My hubby is having pain when he drinks and I was wondering if this could be why bc he is trying to drink lots of water.

Tapwater nausea is what some call it. I hear that it helps if you just put a little flavor in it.

I didn't use to have a problem with just drinking tap water, until I had my surgery. I can only drink flavored water, and know that's minimal. In order to get my water in I can only drink Fruit Punch Crystal Light, hopefully it will change.

I have no problem drinking plain water so I guess it depends on the person. All the flavored water I have tried tastes way too sweet for me. ..everything is sweeter now...I am told this is normal and will pass.

The surface tension of plain water is high, which can be difficult for your stomach to manage. Putting a few drops of squash, or fruit juice or crystal light etc. reduces the surface tension and makes it easier to stomach.

I haven't had a problem with water, just things that were too cold. I would always drink room temp water and was fine. Now, I'm able to drink cold water with no problems.