I am two weeks out from surgery. I can drink just about anything you want to put in front of me - hot or cold makes no difference. But...let's make that BUT I have a hard time with Water - sharp, shooting pain from it. Has anyone else had this problem and how long did it take before you could drink it?

Yep, couldn't drink plain water til almost 3 months out. Now I gulp it down with no problems.

I am 6 months out and had my first plain Water last week. I couldn't stomach plain water - it was like drinking liquid sandpaper for some reason. I drank Vitamin Water Zero or Propel Zero instead.

Excellent! So nice to know it isn't just me and that it gets better. I'll have to wait it out...

Yes. I am 7 months out and still have difficulties with it from time to time, but I got over most of that by 3 months. It was explained to me that Water molecules are less permeable than those of diluted beverages such as crystal light, juices or even milk which is what makes it difficult to tolerate or break down in our sleeves. Recommend breaking it up with something like a citrus juice or beverage mixer like crystal light/sugar free kool-aid. Although, I can understand a craving for just plain water. Hang in there and keep trying it, one day you may find it goes down just like it used to pre-op.

Edited May 28, 201412 yr by BerryChic

I am a year and half from surgery, and still have problems with water. I have to make sure it is the right temperature or it will come right back up with pain. I miss ice cold water so much. Give it time and try it at different temperatures . Good luck.

I'm 3 months post-op, and have just started to tolerate cold-ish Water. My sleeve prefers room temperature water, and water that has flavor enhancers.

Be well…

I can't do any iced drink or popsicles or even jello. The cold immediately makes my new frankenbelly gurgle alarmingly in reaction. Room temperature is best right now.

I am almost one month post op and still can't drink water! It's killing me because I am so used to drinking ONLY water. I have found that iced tea (decaf) is okay, but I miss my water!!

I had problems with cold water the first few days I thought maybe it was just my distaste for water but learned that I do better with room temp than ice water!! So glad to know I'm not crazy lol!!!

I put lemon in my water and that helps a lot. I thought I was only one who couldn't drink water!

I am sooo glad it's not just me! Not glad everyone here has had the same issue...

I have noticed that the Propel Water is thicker than regular water and, since I have no problem drinking it, I just ordered some thickener to add to my water to see if that helps any. I can't imagine not having an ice-cold glass of water through the summer months! I'll let you know if it seems to help...