jimmielou

I did 2 weeks liquids post-op and due to an intestinal infection (not related to surgery) I skipped the mushie stage all together and went to full solids. I don't have any restruction so I didn't have any problem. I ended up in the hospital and treated for dehydration because of the C-Diff infection. My Doctor was ok with me skipping the mushies...

I am three weeks out and I don't have any restriction either. I find that you have to remember not to drink with your meals and that helps to stay fuller longer. My Doctor says that during the times that you do not have restriction to eat 6 small meals a day to stay full. Hang in there, I'm have a time too, just keep the end results and why we are here in mind.....

I'm drinking crystal lite, special K protein water, and things like that. I have had the soup. Other than the mouth issue I would have this licked. I'm not sore and I keep reading people having pain at the port site, I don't even no where mine is. Maybe he didn't put a band in, just poked a lot of holes in me. LOL

I was banded a week tomorrow and my biggest issue is still the bad taste in mouth. Will it ever go away????

I have posted this several other places, but is anyone having dry mouth with a nasty taste?

Harleynana, did you have it and how long did it last? Will it get better when I get off liquids?

I have this nasty taste in my mouth and it is dry all the time. Is this the norm?

I was banded a week ago and I have dry mouth with a nasty, nasty taste. Did anyone else and how long will it last?

Not that crazy about the taste, but it is an easy way to get my protein in. I'm only 3 days post-op and that is the only way I can get it in

That is great for all of you. With such a fast weight loss, is any one having problems with saggy skin?

I was also banded on the 3rd. I am not very sore just a lot of discomfort. Today is the first day I got my protein in. I purchased the whey protein bullets. They are 3 oz with 50 grams of protein. That is the only way. I have a bullet mixer and this afternoon I had the Special K protein drink 5 grams and made a slushie. It is a nice treat. It is hard to get it all in when you are not hungry. Does any of you feel sick to your stomach? I'm having a real issue with that..

Just stick to what your doctor is telling you. They are all different

I was banded three days ago and am feeling just okay. I put myself on a pre-op diet because my doctor did not require it. I lost 18 lbs. Be careful with the last supper thing that is what got us here in the first place. Remember that food will be here later just smaller amounts. This is the first day that I have got my protein in and that was just because I downed a protein bullet. I have not felt hungry yet but you have to force the fluids down. There is nothing simple about this process. Good luck to you all