Has anyone felt nauseous from drinking water?

[arianna]

I have been getting a lot of headaches recently and when I spoke to my doctor about it before my last fill, he told me that perhaps I'm not drinking enough water. He was right. I usually start my day with coffee and then more coffee at work, tea in the afternoon, etc. so this past week I've started drinking more water. but everytime I drink I feel so nauseous, especially if I drink it on an empty stomach. I know the rule about not drinking water with meals, so I'm trying to drink as much when I"m not eating, but it makes me sick.

Is this normal or has anyone else experienced this? One more thing I'd like to add is that I HAVE to drink with my food sometimes, because I feel a huge lump in my throat if I don't. It's like I'm choking but I'm not (sound familiar?) I'm chewing and chewing and chewing. I know my band's not too tight because I still get pretty hungry. and it's the healthy stuff that doesn't go down...chicken, fish, vegetables. Chocolate mousse and puddings have no problem. LOL

Arianna

[nothereanymore]

So here’s what I think – yes, proteins and veggies are harder for us to eat. Puddings and such are such are called sliders – we avoid them since we can eat too much, not good for you and overall bad calories. You really shouldn’t be drinking when eating. I’m wondering if you are eating too much or are too tight.

To check on this, start measuring your foods – proteins, ¼ cup and make them moist. (I’ll boil the dark meat of chicken in broth, or focus on moist fish).

Go slow; take tiny bites and chew eat bite 30 times. (No drinking) now think – how am I doing – and how do I feel – am I full? Then go for veggies, ¼ cup, small pieces – cooked soft. Again, go slow; take tiny bites and chew eat bite 30 times. Try for ¼ cup of fruit, you may not be able to finish, and if so try some carbs, (Nothing over ¼ cup and don’t drink anything).

We don’t eat a lot – but you can be defeating the purpose of your band if you drink in eat, but make sure you learn the limits of your band, and remember we do have limits.

Also with your hunger, make sure its not head hunger – that’s’ something you need to fight and work on.

Avoid sliders at all costs, chocolate mousse and puddings – chips – cookies. They will go right through. It is uncomfortable to eat protein – that’s why we eat them first – they fill us up – don’t go through our band fast (they don’t slide) and make us fuller faster and longer.

When you drink water try squeezing a lemon in it – get something good for you that may help you like it better and slice some ginger and add for flavor and to get rid of the nausea. (Make sure you don’t eat it, its for a little flavoring only).

Also I'm heading out for business for a week so everyone take care and have a great Memorial day!

Think of all those awesome men and women serving our Country, past and present! I just want to give them all a big hug and kiss! (And a big thank you to their spouses, parents, children, family and loved ones).

(Went with some of my neighbors to lay flags at a cemetery for the veterans’ – wow it really makes you think…)

All the best,

Lisa