Literally sipping, I only have been taking sips that can Water my mouth and then have a little to swallow. It comes down like a knife immediately and feels like a thousand bricks at the top of my stomach followed by a sharp pain across my belly. 6 days post-op and follow iPod on Tuesday.

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I have the same issue... I asked around n people said it's because of Water... when u drink something else like broth or crystallite or something else does it hurt as well? Cuz with me only water hurts ntn else .. it's difficult for the stomach to process normal water sometimes and a lot of people have this issue.. u just have to substitute it with something else or mix something in it like a lemon or something until u can drink normal water...

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I have the same issue... I asked around n people said it's because of Water... when u drink something else like broth or crystallite or something else does it hurt as well? Cuz with me only water hurts ntn else .. it's difficult for the stomach to process normal water sometimes and a lot of people have this issue.. u just have to substitute it with something else or mix something in it like a lemon or something until u can drink normal water...

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Wow! Thank you! Never even noticed because I haven't been able to stomach anything else, I'll try adding some lemon. The crystal light is too sweet for me. Powerade zero too sweet. I have no idea uuugghhh

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Try different tempura ture also. Cold, room temp, ice included.

One thing that helped me post-op was to breathe deeply after taking a sip. I don't know why, but it helped a lot. Maybe the lung movement helped my stomach somehow???

Of course, if it persists or gets worse, give your doc a call.

It does get easier, I promise.

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I'm 5 days post-op and definitely tolerate things like G2 and Vitamin Water zero and even plain unsweetened iced tea better than plain water - even though the "sports" drinks are too sweet and gross. Just keep trying different things and you'll find something that works!! I know it's taboo but I even drank out of a straw and felt a little better. Good luck and hang in there!!

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