Question:
When I drink water it causes a feeling of discomfort similar to hunger pains,

What causes this? I occassionally drink Crystal Lite and Decaf Orange Spice Instant Tea(sugar free) and they seem to give me less of that discomfort. Only warm drinks give me no problems. Does this diminish as time goes on, I had surgery July 12, 2001.    — Roxanne H. (posted on August 27, 2001)

August 27, 2001
I definitely found that cold water, especially ice cold water irritated my pouch early on. It was too bad because I only liked the taste when it was super cold. I don't notice either problem as much any more. I can tolerate different temperatures and the taste doesn't bother me as much. Try doing warmer water for a while. The important thing is to get the fluids, whatever that takes.
   — kcanges

August 27, 2001
This happens to me. I have attributed it to the fact that liquids do a great job of "cleaning out" any thing that was leftover in my pouch thereby causing the hunger pains.
   — Kimberly L.