Had VSG on 5/10/18. No problem drinking broth a whole protein shake (all over like 90 minuets of course). Popsicles are great. Still haven’t tried jello. But water? No matter how small of sips I take, it feels like it gets stuck. Did anyone else have issues with the water part right after surgery?

HW: 311

SW: 255

CW: 254

First goal weight: 191 lbs

Second goal weight: 159 lbs

Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

Try drinking water at different temperatures maybe? I've been lucky to have no issues with water, but I've seen others say they can only have it icy cold, or only luke warm etc.

Otherwise, maybe try flavouring it lightly with something that doesn't add calories ?

18 hours ago, moondoggie1983 said:

Had VSG on 5/10/18. No problem drinking broth a whole Protein Shake (all over like 90 minuets of course). Popsicles are great. Still haven’t tried Jello. But Water? No matter how small of sips I take, it feels like it gets stuck. Did anyone else have issues with the water part right after surgery?

HW: 311

SW: 255

CW: 254

First goal weight: 191 lbs

Second goal weight: 159 lbs

Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

I am almost 4 months post op and still can't have straight water. I was told it is the texture of water that doesn't agree with bariatric patient's pouches after surgery. I mix water with caffeine free tea, crystal light, or calorie free water additive. Like the other poster said, you can try different temperatures of water. But if all else fails, I'd mix something with it.