Question:
When will I be able to drink normally again?

To me this is torture having to take sips of water all day long. Before surgery I was able to drink enough to satisfy my thirst. Now, I am thirsty all the time. And I like water, but when I drink it makes me feel sick when I drink it. I have to drink warm tea (decaf of course). I hate this. When does this stop?    — Marian B. (posted on September 10, 2003)

September 10, 2003
Marian: I drank normally after 6 weeks. No straws though. I can drink 6-8 oz. of water in one shot right now. I'm 5 months post-op and finally drinking a gallon of water a day. EVERYTHING gets better in time. Trust me (and everyone else on here)
   — Amy A.

September 10, 2003
Try Diet Snapple or broth.
   — Kathy S.

September 10, 2003
Amy A is absolutely right - everything DOES get better with time! I found cranberry juice and V-8 to be lifesavers in the early weeks after surgery - at 7 months out I can drink anything easily and just like before surgery. Snapple is great - some people find the flavored no-cal waters helpful (like Fruit 2-0). Best of luck - I know you'll do great. We all have days where we think nothing will feel normal again! Now I feel almost nostalgic (almost!) for those early days when the weight just melted off and the last thing I had to worry about was overdoing eating or drinking. (But don't get me wrong - this still remains a POWERFUL tool)
   — [Deactivated Member]

September 10, 2003
This was my only complaint post-surgery. That I coulnd't get enough water to satisfy my thirst. Low and behold, about 6 weeks later, I was cured. You'll be OK. Love,
   — sandieguy