Im 6 days post op and feel the exact same way! Its gotten worse the past 3 days... When I'm craving something I will make it in the kitchen like deviled eggs or Ham and cheese sandwich whatever im craving and I will chew it but spit it out it seems to make me feel better just to have the taste in my mouth.. But I don't know how long I can do that, I'm so hungry and all I've been having is jello pudding and cream of wheat [emoji20]... smh...we are on the same page .....when do u start ur mushy foods stage?