I think I just have the post op blues right now but a couple things are frustrating me. I had bypass on 3/31. I am currently on a full liquid diet.

I have had a lot of head hunger but it seems to be subsiding. My biggest problem is that I can't stand the after taste of anything especially milk. I've had to brush my teeth and tounge I don't know how many times. Is this normal?

I also am having a hard time stomaching milk. I have also tried soy but it's just the taste that's bothering me. I never had an issue with milk pre op. My doctor does not allow Protein shakes. She only allows double milks which is 1 cup milk mixed with one cup carnation powdered milk. Has anyone else had this problem? I see most people are allowed Protein Shakes so maybe those fast better. I can't wait to start pureed foods as that's what I ate for 2 weeks pre op anyway so I am used to it.

I was doing really good yesterday and felt energized and have got totally off of pain meds. I was only taking Tylenol due to narcotics making me so nauseous that I had to spend an extra night in the hospital. Today though I am exhausted and down in the dumps. I keep having to remind myself that I just had a major surgery so being tired is normal.

Oh and with the bad tasting I am not allowed to chew gum which is frustrating.

Did you try lactose free milk?

No not yet. I am going to try that next. I don't know why but I just find the taste and smell of skim and soy milk disgusting so far.

Did you try lactose free milk?

I was having the same problem with milk. Today, I switched to lactaid and it is much better on my tummy. As far as the taste issues, I can taste ok, I just seem to have this coating of "yuck" on my tongue, teeth and gums. Does anyone else have this?

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Your in ketosis so your brain has sent your nose into overdrive to find food...thus things smell and taste different. And your breath will stink. Sugar free breath mints have helped..especially for waiting the hour after I eat to drink.

I drink soy and after drinking it 4 weeks it still is not appealing but I just make myself drink it. I am required 16 oz a day and that's all Ido. I can't handle much dairy at all right now.

The exhaustion was horrible until through week three. It has been much better the last week but still hits me at times.

Your in ketosis so your brain has sent your nose into overdrive to find food...thus things smell and taste different. And your breath will stink. Sugar free breath mints have helped..especially for waiting the hour after I eat to drink.

I drink soy and after drinking it 4 weeks it still is not appealing but I just make myself drink it. I am required 16 oz a day and that's all Ido. I can't handle much dairy at all right now.

The exhaustion was horrible until through week three. It has been much better the last week but still hits me at times.

Thanks! That helps so much. I will have to get some mints. I am hoping it gets better. I am supposed to go back to work after 2 weeks so I hope the exhaustion is gone for me by then. I also start pureed at 2 weeks so I know that will help.

Quarter, I also had my surgery 3/31 and I'm stressed too! I ALSO had to stay an extra night in the hospital! It sounds like we are going through the same things and could possibly motivate/keep each other accountable. Do you want to talk over the phone/text? I could really use a pal Pm me!

Yeah I was not happy about spending the second night. I will message you.