I'm 3 weeks post op and have very suddenly had issues drinking Water. Even the smallest sip hits my stomach and causes instant discomfort. It's so strange and out of nowhere. Wondering if this is just a little phase?

Also, my sense of smell is INSANE. I smell everything and anything and it's driving my insane. Everyone smells terrible to me, my house stinks, etc. What's going on?!

Are you pregnant? Lol it could be a med your on

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I have the smell issues too. I'm almost two weeks out. I can smell -everything-. absolutely no way I'm pregnant. It's normal, happens to a lot of folks.

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For the Water issue, if it lasts more than a day or so, call your doc. It could be a significant issue.

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NOT pregnant, but it feels just like I am! My husband smells like horrible garlic to me. It's the worst.

I had a very easy time with liquids at first. But now that I've moved on to puree and soft food I'm finding that it can be a little uncomfortable to drink water after consuming real food. The 30 minute wait is not quite long enough for me to take big sips, those have to wait to 1-2 hours after eating my 2 oz of food.

I'm 3 weeks post op and have very suddenly had issues drinking Water. Even the smallest sip hits my stomach and causes instant discomfort. It's so strange and out of nowhere. Wondering if this is just a little phase?

Also, my sense of smell is INSANE. I smell everything and anything and it's driving my insane. Everyone smells terrible to me, my house stinks, etc. What's going on?!

I'm in my 5th week post-op and water continues to be my biggest challenge. I'm using water enhancers like Mio drops to help, I've found that even a few drops adds enough smell that the water is more palatable. My sense of smell is off the charts right now...I'm about to turn 52 and my sense of smell had deteriorated a bit in the last few years (I think my CPAP nasal cannula contributed to it), but it's BACK!!

I have to have lots of ice in my Water and then I can sip it without issues.

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I knew I wasn't crazy... the water thing is real! It nauseates me every time I drink it! I can drink anything else but plain water. I keep trying and some days it isn't horrible, but I still get mild to strong nausea. I have no idea what that is all about. I add flavor drops and it's fine; it is only plain water that makes me nauseous. Weird...

I am having the same problems with smell

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I'm 4 weeks post op today and sometimes have a problem with liquids but not much. I've found the chewing on crushed ice really helps and you get the Water you need.

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I used to drink gallons of Water pre-surgery now I can't sip it without adding no sugar crystal light. It's been a lifesaver.

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The water thing for me is an issue as well. I get a pain in my chest if I drink too fast or too much too quickly.