I'm only 6 days out from RNY and trying hard to figure out what works and what doesn't. Mornings seem the hardest, in terms of digestion and stomach pain. I've noticed that hot or even room temp liquids do better than cold ones... I'm finding myself dreading the first couple drinks of the day because I know they'll cause an hour or two of discomfort.

Any tips or recommendations would be wonderful!

Maybe you should be talking to your doctor about that. I have not had that happen to me at all.

I am 5 weeks post op (Thanksgiving Day).

Some individuals find it difficult to meet the daily requirements after surgery. This is because your stomach needs time to heal and this can take a couple weeks or more. But just keep trying and you should be able to get there.

Be willing to experiment. After surgery, my taste buds changed dramatically. Even Water changed. In the hospital it tasted excessively chlorinated and I could not drink it. So I experimented. sugar free popsicles became my best friend. Some individuals find hot or cold can help with fluids. For me, I found that I could tolerate flavored water. So I began using Crystal Light. I also found a new drink Bai which I liked cold. In the winter, I found that I tolerate Hot drinks such as piping hot cocoa. But you have to use the "No Sugar Added" variety. Also fine English teas were very good.

The Fluid requirement is met by a combination. It is not only the water that you drink each day. But also the water you drink when you take your Vitamins and medicine. It is the milk you drink. It is the fluids content of the Protein shakes. It is the water component of the Soups you take. It is met by flavored water such as Crystal Light. It is met by sugar free popsicles. It is met by tea and decaf coffee. It is a combination of all the fluids that you consume during the day.