Taste for water changed?

[amandall27 63]

Before surgery I was a huge Water drinker. I never drank soda...juice was a rarity as well. I occasionally drank crystal light type drinks...but again was not a huge fan of flavored drinks. Milk is always a favorite as well. Now one month post op and I realized I'm having a VERY hard time drinking because I'm bored with Water ...the past week I have become HOOKED on Gatorade /powerade. Low cal and calorie free of course. Nothing seems to quench my thirst but this. I have no problems getting fluids this way and have started stocking it. Does anyone share this same issue?

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[McButterpants 2,846]

I was a plain Water drinker prior to surgery - loved it. Only recently, when I started to do hot yoga have I been able to drink plain Water - a couple of sips at a time. So now I am drinking about 20 ounces of plain water per day - it's ice water.

I usually drink Propel Zero, Vitamin Water Zero or Crystal Light.

[amandall27 63]

That is another thing...my drinks have to be ice cold...I put ice in my Protein drinks as well! Lol.

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[Rogofulm 2,440]

Crystal Light Decaf iced tea, here (diluted with extra Water to cut the over-sweetness). I drink about 72 ounces a day of the stuff!

[auntiemel 275]

I have been drinking Decaf tea. I used to drink it all the time, but then I forgot about my cupboard full of tea. Lady Grey is my go to right now. Chamomile is really good too. I tied a cinnamon apple spice, but even without sweetener it was too sweet.

[HikeEveryMountain 112]

Agree! I get SOOO bored with Water now. crystal light for this girl.

[Patoonces 13]

I get this stuff at BJs called True Lemon, its all natural and so good not as funky ingredients as Crystal Light

[MichiganChic 3,262]

I was a Water drinker, too. Then after surgery I had a hard time drinking it. It didn't taste right, and it kind of hurt my stomach. I used flavoring drops to help. Now at almost 2 years out, I can drink it fine - and pretty darn fast, too.

[Luvin_Life125 558]

Oh no! I drink at least 3 gallons of Water a day if not more. It is my preferred beverage. I hope I can still tolerate it after surgery. I have an infuser type of water bottle and love mixing different fruits in it for a bit of variety. It looks like I might have to get creative after surgery. It is such a foreign concept that I wouldn't like or want water after surgery because it is such a part of my life now. Thank you all for sharing your experiences.

[*Lexie* 1,486]

I didn't care for plain Water before or after surgery. I drank a lot of diet soda before surgery and now am trying to make nice with the Water but find myself usually using Crystal Light or drinking Decaf tea.

[amandall27 63]

Oh no! I drink at least 3 gallons of Water a day if not more. It is my preferred beverage. I hope I can still tolerate it after surgery. I have an infuser type of Water bottle and love mixing different fruits in it for a bit of variety. It looks like I might have to get creative after surgery. It is such a foreign concept that I wouldn't like or want water after surgery because it is such a part of my life now. Thank you all for sharing your experiences.

I never though in a million years I wouldn't want water as much. I'm sure it will get better.

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[mi75 1,241]

i was a HUGE Water drinker, a gulper and drank it ALL day long, in addition to my GALLON of regular pop!

now i can't tolerate it plain, i have it with crystal light only, and i drink a TON of sugar free Arnold Palmer now too...

[JCP 619]

Me too! I loved ice Water now I can barely gag it down! Basically, almost all liquids taste horrible! What gives!!! I am struggling and have been since surgery! (One month)

[glitter eyes 1,398]

I was a huge Water drinker before surgery. Now at three and half months post op I still can't tolerate more than a few sips of plain water. I drink a lot of Vitamin water zero, sobe water diluted with plain water. I think I miss plain water more than junk food.< /p>

[lylabelle 257]

One of the surgeons at my place of surgery himself couldn't stand the taste of Water after his surgery. Lol. So you are not alone. I flavor too! Happy there are so many drop options now days. I don't need much but I need somethin.