hey all my name is Julie and i am 11 days post-op. I was just wondering if anyone else has felt this or am i in need of help. I have this nasty breath that no matter how much brushing of my teeth it will not go away. Also every time i eat i get acid reflux. Maybe i am just pushing myself to get better faster then my body is able. I am going to the doctor for my post op meeting on Wednesday of this week. If anyone knows what i am talking about and can fill me in on what to do and not to do i would be very grateful!

Thanks

Julie:sad:

Sorry to hear your not feeling well. My surgeon prescribed Nexium for the first couple months after surgery to avoid re-flux. Are you following your post-surgery diet to the letter? Remember that is to allow your body to heal properly. You don't want to stretch your pouch, or open yourself up to the band slipping.

The wicked breath is usually because of the high protein. Not much you can do about it right now but keep sugar-free mints handy.

Hope your feeling better soonest!

Jules, my first question would be, did your doctor do a fill at surgery? I ask because you sound like you're too tight. You could still have swelling post-op, but some docs do a fill when the place the band and for a lot of those patients, there is a problem with the combination of some fill and swellilng making them too tight. These are questions for your doc.....I say, don't wait until Wednesday. Call today and ask.

I would agree with ParrotHead. Some types of "funky breath" can mean your body is in a state of ketosis. Definitely call your doc even if your appointment is Wednesday just to play safe.