Question:
is it normal for even water to make you nauseauous?
i am 2mos post op and was doing fine but lately even water makes me feel sick. the vitamins, most foods etc make me ill. i wake up and feel sick. i have only lost about 40lbs. any advice?? — mammadukes (posted on August 30, 2007)
August 30, 2007
I have had some of the same things and i am about 5 weeks out try a little
lemon juice in your water and try sugar free peppermints they work well for
nausea
— carli brown
August 30, 2007
for some reason, it seems water is a turn off for some people. try
flavoring, like crystal light. that helps me.
— tutty8buckwheat
August 30, 2007
I am 6 months out and will say that some days I still feel sick to look at
food/water/liquid let alone actually putting it in my body. BUT...it does
get better with time, at least it did for me. Maybe once or twice a month
now I feel icky.
— jammerz
August 30, 2007
yes, sort of. how does water TASTE? Some ppl float a slice of lemon or
lime or even cucumber in their water to change the pH of it. Have you
reported this to your doc office? When did it start?
— vitalady
August 30, 2007
Gas X helped me go through that rough spot. I often times took the max
amount per day I could take. It took me about 3 weeks to get over that
"everything makes me nauseasious" phase. Hang in there it DOES
get better! Good luck and God Bless!
— crystalsno
August 30, 2007
Hiya,
I am 5 yrs. Post Op... First of all I want to point out something to you...
Looke at what you have just said...40lbs in 2mo. FORTY POUNDS....!!! Most
people can only loose about 16 lbs in 2 mo. Congrats to you... WOOO HOOO So
Don't be discouraged you are doing Grrreaaatttt....! But also I want to
tell you that yes for the first few months even tho they stress it... water
is hard to get down... and you will feel yucky ... remember your tummy is
brand new... its gonna take awhile to start feeling better... But I promise
you will.... Don't be discouraged......The first couple of months is hard
and nothing will sound good... believe me the day you get your appitite
back you will wish for the day when just the thought of food made you
sick... LOL Keep up the great work... You are doing Excellant...
Love your WLS Sister
Jo Michalko
— Jo_Michalko
August 30, 2007
water made me ill, caused by ketosis which the OP is probably in losing so
well:) I had REALLY bad breathe too. I added sugar free koolaid to water
really strong and that worked well.
— bob-haller
August 30, 2007
what's really sad here is you say you are 2mos. out and you ONLY lost
40lbs.!!! When's the last time you did that? Come on, the nausea will cease
and things will be better ~ give it a chance and stop looking for excuses
to not follow this. It's time for you to toughen up and get a grip...soon
you'll be thin and happy so focus on that and keep up the super weight
loss!
— LouAB
August 30, 2007
oh i definitely think so...i'm about 3 1/2 months out and the queasiness
seems to be worse in the morning...it almost feels like morning
sickness...i don't have a taste for anything and meat is very hard for me
to eat right now without getting sick...ya know what though? enjoy it
while you can because from what i hear the time will come when you get your
appetite back and then that's when the real work starts! congrats on the
40lbs and just remember...water, protein and vitamins!!!
— lizzie42
August 31, 2007
I had somewhat the same problem with water initially after surgery. Plain
water would give me very bad stomach pains. I would add Crystal Light to
the water and would be just fine.
— AngelaC.
August 31, 2007
Hang in there, girlfriend. It is normal. I loved water before surgery,
but couldn't tolerate it until about 18 months out. I am now 2 years 2
months out and have reached a point where I can drink water again--if it's
cold or hot. I have become an herbal decaf tea drinker. You might find
that will help you get the fluids in. Celestial seasons makes many
flavors, and you can make a pitcher of it at a time. Good luck. And, BTW,
slow loss isn't a bad thing. Just as when you used to try to diet before
the surgery, the rule that slow loss is more likey permaneent loss holds
true. Have a great holiday weekend.
— DianaE
August 31, 2007
I am 2 years post op and have lost 132lbs. I also went through this and
just had to keep going,,,your weight will not come off as good if you are
not eating enough. I found that I could drink cool unsweet tea and it would
not make me sick. To this day cold water or any other extremely cold liquid
will cramp me up. Stay away from all sugar it always would make me
nauseated. I was able to start my morning off with thinning sliced orange
and it seemed to level out my sugar which made it easier for me to eat
other things...I would chew the orange really good and spit out the
pulp...I know that may sound gross but it worked for me...Drinking actual
orange juice would make me sick also...It had to be a fresh sliced
orange..I know it sounds weird but you learn to stick with what
works.....lol..Now I can eat about anything as long as I stay away from
sugar and take lactaid before eating or drinking milk products...IT WILL
GET BETTER! STAY POSITIVE!! I have never regretted my surgery!
— Sherrier
August 31, 2007
I add a drop of peppermint to my water. It is natural & it freshens my
breath.You can get peppermint drops @ the health food store.
— bugkillermckee
September 1, 2007
Hi Connie, I am 4 months post op and had this happen to me. Consult with
your surgeon. Ended up that I had an ulcer and needed some medication
which helped tremendously. Good luck, DebbieJ
— DebbieJ.
September 3, 2007
40 pounds is great in 2 months. I am 3 months out and have lost 49 pounds.
I also still get sick at times but it is getting better.
— Alvernlaw
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