Does anyone have stomach cramping from drinking water. I had an RNY on July 30th & I drank water & other liquids just fine during my hospital stay now whenever I take a sip of almost anything I get awful stomach cramping for just a couple of seconds

Some say that drinking it really cold helps a lot. Me it didn't but others it worked like a charm. you may want to try that!

If cold doesn't help try drinking it warm or lukewarm. For the first few months following my surgery (5/30/13) I could only drink warm water. You know when you leave a water bottle in your locked car in the summer and it gets really warm? THAT'S how I liked it! Lol

Hi Trisha

I live in Australia

I just had my surgery 28/07/14, two days before you.

Like you, I too have problems drinking Water. Today I had a laps in concerntrasion when I was drinking water. Instead of taking slow sips I took 2 big gulps. That really hurt and it gave me nausea and felt sick. It lasted for 10 minutes. Thank goodness and it has not comeback.

If I'm not careful with the way I drinks liquids this problem will occur again. Drinking cold fluids does not help.

Tomorrow I have my follow up appointment at the doctors I will mention this situation.

Hope this has made you feel better that your not the only one.

Good luck.

I'm 5 months out and water still makes me cramp sometimes. Especially if I take a big drink, or if it's the first thing I've drank for the day.

I'm 5 months out and water still makes me cramp sometimes. Especially if I take a big drink, or if it's the first thing I've drank for the day.

I vaguely remember that someone in my support group said if you add lemon to the water it helps? It was a long time ago...

Does anyone have stomach cramping from drinking water. I had an RNY on July 30th & I drank water & other liquids just fine during my hospital stay now whenever I take a sip of almost anything I get awful stomach cramping for just a couple of seconds

Make sure you are sipping and not gulping. Also make sure it not very cold it will cause cramping. Review your food journal, see if you had any proteins or veggies that are harder to digest they will also cause stomach cramps. Hope this helps.

Does anyone have stomach cramping from drinking Water. I had an RNY on July 30th & I drank water & other liquids just fine during my hospital stay now whenever I take a sip of almost anything I get awful stomach cramping for just a couple of seconds

Make sure you are sipping and not gulping. Also make sure it not very cold it will cause cramping. Review your food journal, see if you had any Proteins or veggies that are harder to digest they will also cause stomach cramps. Hope this helps.

Hi I'm Vicki I had RNY on aug 7 and I did fine also In the hospital even had chicken and beef broth I have kept everything done . Now when at home I sip water like warm cold it doesn't matter I still feel like my stomach is going to explode also I have my stomach doing flip flops N it even growls occasionally however I'm not sure I'm ready for puddinds, oatmeal etc. Any advice would be greatly appreciated .

Thanks guys for the replies! Now I'm able to drink water but it has to be freezing cold. My surgeon stated that it could last a week or even as long as a month so hopefully this shall pass soon.