I am one of the proactive people doing anything I can to prevent getting a common cold sore throat with sniffles and such. Well I'm 7 wks post op today and my immunity is down big time. It stated last night and today I've had such a difficult time getting in any fluids . I was up at 5 and I'm going to bed now having only consumed one protein drink this am maybe 1/4 to 1/2 cup of soup and maybe 2oz g2. I have already had a difficult time getting in fluids now with a sore throat it's virtually impossible. My taste is way off. Everything seems salty even Apple juice and I can't stomach plain water. Any suggestions? I'll be calling the dr in the am!

Sugar free Popsicles? I think they may also have some vitamin C. I think there are sugar free throat lozenges, maybe give those a try?? Hope you feel better

How about warm tea? Celestial seasonings makes a Sleepytime complete care that has echinacea, vitamin C and zinc in it. There are also a number of herbal teas that claim to boost your immune system. And the warmth may be easier to swallow. I had VSG, but it was my friend who had bypass 8 years ago that turned me on to herbal teas.

Lemon zinger is what I have sipped all day and now I have a cup of camomile (sp) waiting still feelin like poo

Shoot shoot shoot. After I read your post I thought oh man I'm glad that is not me!! Karma is a bitch I guess cause now- I'm sick!!!!!! Waaaaaaa so we can tough it out together grin!!!!! I HATE being sick darn it. I had some tomato soup with a little Tabasco that was nice. I'm dying for a bath but I'm not supposed to yet, although I may cave on that tomorrow if this gets really bad!!!

Cry cry. I hope your feeling better!!

Being sick just sucks, but being sick after have been cut open (major surgery) sucks even more!!!!!!! Healthy thoughts your way @ bellabloom and @@athena3127

I'm sorry that your'e sick. That sucks. But get your liquids in or dehydration will set in. Take care under some fluffy warm blanket! Myself, I tried zinc one year and it took away my sense of taste for about 2 weeks. So be careful of having too much of that. Well wishes on the way!

Oh man! No zinc . I'm feeling better. Kind of came and went thank goodness. Thanks everyone for your thoughts Athena is feeling better too!!