I just got banded and the pain is horrible so I'm taking pain medication every 4 hours to keep it manageable.

The other issue is this horrible taste in my mouth. I tried brushing and flossing and rinsing, but it's not going away. Finally I sucked on a few tick tacs which made it better. Will this cause any problems?

No it won't.

Hope you're feeling better soon. Every day should be a little better than the last. If it isn't then let your doctor know.

That will all pass. I was banded 5/29 and it's gone now.

Is your tongue white? I had a bad taste in my mouth and it was thrush. If you notice your tongue is white go to the doctor so you can get on the meds. Hope it is not that though. Hope you feel better soon.

Is your tongue white? I had a bad taste in my mouth and it was thrush. If you notice your tongue is white go to the doctor so you can get on the meds. Hope it is not that though. Hope you feel better soon.

My tongue is not white.

I've added some liquid Tylenol and Gas-X strips to my pain-fighting arsenal. I guess it's just going to take time to heal.

Is it really just day 2? I'm in pain and I'm hungry!

Don't be a hero, take the pain meds and try to walk. Hydrate and try to get your liquid protein in. It should get a little better every day. Major surgery. Hope you're feeling better soon.

I got banded on May 30th so in 7 days it wasn't till day 5 that pain was bearable for me. Never felt hunger till last night. I walked and paced in my house or outside when I want resting. Today I start soft food and I'm truly scared. You got this and I just keep telling myself that this is a journey not just a moment. Journey is going to have some ups and downs. Keep on posting.

So mom just gave me a cup of ice because I am thirsty and not able to gulp water like before. So I sucked on a few pieces and all of a sudden my mouth filled with saliva and I threw up. Then my nose started to bleed. WTHeck?

So mom just gave me a cup of ice because I am thirsty and not able to gulp Water like before. So I sucked on a few pieces and all of a sudden my mouth filled with saliva and I threw up. Then my nose started to bleed. WTHeck?

Take very small sips of water. Your probably very swollen still so it's going to be hard to get a mouthful of liquid or anything past your band. Your mouth filled up with Saliva most likely because you swallowed too much at one time. Even if it was melting ice, give yourself enough time for the liquid to move past your band.

Do you get a lot of nose bleeds typically?

If you're continuing to have problems swallowing even small sips please call your surgeon. Good luck. Everyday it gets better.

Sugar free popsicles are wonderful! And might help get the weird taste out of your mouth too. Good luck to you! It gets better.

Sugar free popsicles are wonderful! And might help get the weird taste out of your mouth too. Good luck to you! It gets better.

I love Edy's sf Popsicles that have real fruit like strawberry kiwi and 2 others. They are the best out there.

Also for bad taste I was told the listerine breath strips. I still use them.

I can't wait until I feel better! Sorry for whining!

I am finally feeling human again. The pain is still there but manageable with the pain medication and I'm starting to be able to keep foods down.

Is anyone finding any humor in this?

I call my banded stomach SP - full name Sensitive Pouch Romajin Stamos without the Stamos.

I ask her, what's the matter SP? Those 2 teaspoons of sugar free Jello won't satisfy the princess for an hour?

My coworker asked me if SP would like a cheese cube or would that be too much for her highness.

I can just picture her on a pink pillow puffing out her lower lip.

Should I cut down on the narcotics??

I am finally feeling human again. The pain is still there but manageable with the pain medication and I'm starting to be able to keep foods down.

Is anyone finding any humor in this?

I call my banded stomach SP - full name Sensitive Pouch Romajin Stamos without the Stamos.

I ask her, what's the matter SP? Those 2 teaspoons of sugar free Jello won't satisfy the princess for an hour?

My coworker asked me if SP would like a cheese cube or would that be too much for her highness.

I can just picture her on a pink pillow puffing out her lower lip.

Should I cut down on the narcotics??

LOL! Narcotics -- use em while you got em.