It could be the milk, if you are using that to mix the whey protein. Try lactose free milk.

You should start felling better around the fifth or six day. I went through the same thing, I think it's the withdrawal from carbs.

Papoose: We aren't allowed to have milk :-( I think it's just the whey, I guess it's really common to have an intolerance to it.

Suthrndelite: Thanks for the advice, I am glad someone else went through this and can attest that it passes! :-)

The Bad Breath was the same for me.. Get yourself some sugar free mints.. plus I chewed a lot of Trident gum during my preop... Your body is just in shock.. this too shall pass.. I would just go to bed when I got home from work.. sleep was the best thing... and kept me away from the kitchen. Good Luck!!! It will totally be worth it.. I was only banded a week ago and with the preop diet (+) band (+) postop diet... I am down 23!!

Oh....I remember the bad breath. Those first few days were horrible. However, I am out 6 weeks and it is totally gone. I know it was around day 3 that I also started to question myself. Although...once I was able to eat soft food. It was so much better! Good luck!

The bad breath is starting to go away, thankfully, it is horrid! But mints, gum, and fruity flavored drinks have helped a ton! I think that so far, that is really the worst part about this. I am not having terrible food cravings, and feel like I am going to die from not eating. I know some people by day 2/3 are ready to rip the throats off their partners or any one who crosses them, I am so thankful I don't/haven't felt that way!!

Glad you are doing, feeling and "smelling" better LOL. I remember that -- wouldn't talk to anybody without holding my hand over my mouth lol.