3 months out, and the "natural" taste (spit and stuff I guess?) tastes like vomit. I'm not throwing up, but my bm have been really loose. (sorry!!) bit of background, I had a leak, stent to fix it was removed about 2 weeks ago. I'm on primarily liquids but a touch of mushies (experimenting, even though I'm only supposed to be on full liquids again but I'm legit hungry tummy grumble and all!). Average day= vitamin water xxx, a freezer pop, 1/2 a cup sf pudding, and a tbs or 2 thoroughly chewed to liquod ground beef. I "eat" slow enough and wait my 30 mins before/after. I get my 3oz of liquid in per hour (as per drs order) and sometimes more, can't seem to quench the thirst. What's going on? I'm afraid of another complication, it's just been one after the other

Tummy grumbling is not hunger, but probably acid. Spit coming back up that tastes like vomit is most likely acid reflux. I would call your doctor to be sure (given your other complications) Since you are still on liquids per his orders, he may prescribe Prevacid solutabs (acid reducer). Otherwise, if you are cleared for pills, you can get Prilosec or Prevacid over the counter at your local pharmacy without a prescription. I hope you feel better soon!

PS, BM is loose since you are still on liquids for the most part. That will change (and not always for the better) once you get to eat solid foods. Also, acid reducer takes a couple of days to take it's full effect so do not worry if you are still having problem the day you take it.

Try some cream soup it will fill you up better but not to much. Also I will hold water in my mouth for a few seconds and it helps with the thirst. (I like real cold water). I am 6 months out and have trudged thru the rough times but It is so worth it. Keep up the good work!!

3 months out' date=' and the "natural" taste (spit and stuff I guess?) tastes like vomit. I'm not throwing up, but my bm have been really loose. (sorry!!) bit of background, I had a leak, stent to fix it was removed about 2 weeks ago. I'm on primarily liquids but a touch of mushies (experimenting, even though I'm only supposed to be on full liquids again but I'm legit hungry tummy grumble and all!). Average day= Vitamin Water xxx, a freezer pop, 1/2 a cup sf pudding, and a tbs or 2 thoroughly chewed to liquod ground beef. I "eat" slow enough and wait my 30 mins before/after. I get my 3oz of liquid in per hour (as per drs order) and sometimes more, can't seem to quench the thirst. What's going on? I'm afraid of another complication, it's just been one after the other [/quote']

I'm not sure about this, but what you are likely tasting is the effects of Ketosis. I can't brush my teeth enough. It's an unfortunate side effect of weightloss.

I agree with O.T.R. Here's a good link that explains ketosis.

http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/faq/f/whatisketosis.htm

Thank you (: Im already on a PPI 40mg/day, maybe it's not enough? Also wondering if maybe its that my esophogas flap doesn't close all the way since my stent stretched things and since where the leak was, it held it open for 5 weeks and by the end dug into it, I'll have to ask my dr.