Anyone else having trouble with water?

I'm having a hard time getting in enough water everyday. I find myself at 10 PM with a 20 oz that isn't even half gone. And sometimes I feel really bloated when I drink water. I'm taking small sips and trying to be mindful of not swallowing air. I'm getting frustrated and afraid of dehydration. Any advise would be appreciated. Toni Lap RNY 3/21/05 267/202

Have you tried other drinks like lemonade? that's consideered water. Crystal Lite mixed with one scoop of fuzzy naval protein per glass, there's you protein and a glass of water, when mixed with the crystal lite makes it taste like tang. Water drink again. Try those and see if you can get in your 64 ozs of water as well as your protein. Best of luck Toni, you can do it. Kathy

Toni, I was having trouble the first 2 mos and then I struck on the fact that cold water didn't go down well at all; it hurt my pouch. I now drink room temp water and get in at minimum 64 ounces/day. But the biggest realisation was i HAD to do it every day. I got dehydrated 3 times after surgery and wouldn't go through that again for anything. Good luck. Kelly RNY 10/19/04 -133lbs

YES YES YES YES! I have every intention of getting my water in, and try, but with making sure I get my protein and vitamins, I fall short unfortunately. take care! Ashleigh 251/227/140