Question:
Drinking water hurts....(1 week post-op) any one else have this problem?
It is as if the moment I drink water all of this gas starts up. I can't pass the gas and it often hurts so much that I have to hold on to something. HOWEVER, I can eat everything on my list of stage 3 foods and drink milk just fine. It's like I'm scared to drink water, but I know I have to so I end up forcing myself. Should I be worried? Has anyone else experienced this?...Thank you in advanced =). -Jessica- — Jessica07 (posted on December 24, 2007)
December 24, 2007
ROOM TEMPERATURE WATER MAKES MY STOMACH CRAMP BAD, I SEEM TO DO BETTER WITH
ICE WATER ALTHOUGH I'VE HEARD OTHERS SAY ICE WATER CRAMPS THEIR STOMACH.
GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS, DEBI
— DEBI R.
December 24, 2007
Yes, I have a pain in my throat about 4" down and I can't burp after I
take water. It will hurt up to 1/2 hour. I have tried warn, and cold but
have the same problem. My doctor told me to take liquids and count them
toward the water, so if mike works for you, you are getting protein with
the milk which is great. I find I can make Cream of tomato soup with water
and milk and get it down without the lump. Just focus on any liquid that
makes your daily quota. Call your doctor if you are in doubt.
— William (Bill) wmil
December 24, 2007
I have no idea why but at 5 mos. out water is still uncomfortable (and
tastes terrible) and crystal lite goes down just fine. Also I do better
when any liquid is at 'tap' temperature.
— Christine M.
December 24, 2007
I had horrible gas in the beginning too, and water was hard to drink. I
now drink chamomile tea and crystal light and can do all my fluids with no
problem. I can't drink cold drinks though. My pouch likes warm better.
The gas got better around week 6. Whatever you do, make sure you're
getting your fluids. I wound up back in the ER three days after coming
home with dehydration.
~Shirley
— Shirley D.
December 24, 2007
Warm water made me sick, but I use alot of crush ice in my water and also
buy bottle water, I sip it and sometimes i will use a straw. Good Luckand
merry christmas. carman
— carman
December 25, 2007
Hello,
You are new to this and so is your new tummy. It will probably take
another week or so for the adjustments to be made. It'll work out. Make
sure you call your doctor.
I am still hungry and I am 6 1/2 years post-op. I need money to have the
lap band surgery over my gastric bypass. I can't lose any more weight and
am gaining it. I can't do it without the surgery. Please help find a way
for me? If I can win the lottery, that would help. Merry Christmas. Pam
— Pam Fottrell
December 25, 2007
Hi Jessica, welcome to the losing side! The problem you have is pretty
common and I think quite a mystery. You just have to keep playing with it.
I am almost 4 years out and water is always an issue for me. I drink most
everything else fine, but water is still an issue for me. It just does not
go down the same as other fluids. I would sip slow (I am sure you are),
and try warm, hot and cold at different times. I like warm decaf tea with
lemon, that goes down really good for me, but I still have problems getting
it all in. I hope you find your nitch, but don't worry, it is common, you
just have to keep working at it to find what works for you. I don't think
something is "wrong", but I would run it by your surgeon and ask
them for suggestions. If you get a good one, be sure and share it with the
group! Take care. Patricia P.
— Patricia P
December 25, 2007
Hi
Something I learned after have my 2 c-sections was to lay on your left side
as this will move things out of the way so to speak so that you can pass
the gas. It works everytime, beleive me I have told this to many people
and they are like you are crazy then I get the call that it works. Also I
have been told to make sure you take little sips at a time and not to like
gulp the water down. I am in pre surgery mode so I am practicing
everything in the book that my DR. gives to all of his patients.
Linda G
— Linda G.
December 26, 2007
I was like you too..... I could drink flavored waters, ect. But I just
wanted PLAIN water. I tried many different brands....The only one that
didn't bother my stomach was Dasani Not sure Why??? My husband was a
lifesaver when he said try this one....Good Luck!
— Nikkijo30
December 26, 2007
Hi Jessica, I am 16 months post op and i still can not drink water but
crystal light made with water works great. I am not sure what it is but
many people in my support group say the same thing water just does not
settle.. when i am sick i use pedialite CVS brand grape....It works
wonderful...best of luck.Barbara
— babs810
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