Question:
Have you had this problem?

Okay...I am almost 4 weeks out, I have had zero complications until 2 days ago. When I drink water, my stomach cramps. It doesn't happen with my protein drinks or with food. I am not gulping my water...I am sipping. I call my doctor, her nurse thought it might be gas or air. I made an appointment for Tuesday...cause it isn't life threatening...I just wanted some other opinions. Thanks.    — Lynzy H. (posted on July 3, 2003)

July 3, 2003
I found that drinking cold water gave me stomach cramps when I was a new post-op..
   — Heather S.

July 3, 2003
I was a regular water drinker before surgery, but now (three months post), plain water doesn't seem to sit well for me, either. I don't get cramps like you, but I do feel uncomfortable in a way that's difficult to describe after drinking plain water. I get my liquids in much better if I put some lemon or lime juice in the water, or if I have Crystal Light or some other drink mix. I don't know why it happens, but there's a definite difference in my tolerance for water.
   — Vespa R.

July 3, 2003
Tap water or cold from the fridge gives me cramps too, so I drink room temp water (I buy Sams choice bottled water from walmart) and just leave it on the counter. But I can drink kool-aid with ice and cold but it doesnt bother me.
   — wizz46

July 3, 2003
It's me again...the water cramps my stomach at room temperatures and ice cold temperatures. Lynzy
   — Lynzy H.

July 3, 2003
ALL water hurt my pouch for at least the first 4 weeks and then it suddenly got much better. Don't forget that your new little pouch is still healing.
   — Carol S.