Help!

[sess 2]

Can anyone tell me I'm 3 weeks out of surgery and I still struggle to eat foods, my taste buds don't like anything.. I'm drinking but I have horrible foam in my mouth that I have to spit out 24/7.. I'm feeling down because I regret the surgery! I haven't been able to go to the toliet and am scared to eat and drink please give me some tips and does anyone else feel like this I'm so low energy I wake up everyday regretting it and praying I'm normal again how long till it gets better I miss sculling Water help ideas

[cincykat 34]

Can anyone tell me I'm 3 weeks out of surgery and I still struggle to eat foods' date=' my taste buds don't like anything.. I'm drinking but I have horrible foam in my mouth that I have to spit out 24/7.. I'm feeling down because I regret the surgery! I haven't been able to go to the toliet and am scared to eat and drink please give me some tips and does anyone else feel like this I'm so low energy I wake up everyday regretting it and praying I'm normal again how long till it gets better I miss sculling Water help ideas[/quote']

Hang in there it do get better. Please get your fluids in you don't want o get dehydrated. I don't know about the foam mouth.

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[yazzy 105]

Hi

sory you ae feeling bad ,,it will get better. try your best with the Water ,,, crystaln lite , eat sugarfree ice pops ,, Decaf ice.d coffee( put unflavored Protein in it). whats your favorite food ,,try pureeing it ...I am 5 weeks out an still stuggling with getting all in .

[sess 2]

Thanks girl, it is a struggle I live in Australia, can i buy crystal lite here? To be honest I don't have a favourite food anymore just can't stand the taste of anything, the foam in my mouth is crazy! 5weeks out do u still feel light headed and weak? I'm struggling so bad

[yazzy 105]

I am not sure if they have crystal lite there.( I am in N.Y.) but any powdered sugarfree stuff to add to water.. I dont feel lightheaded and weak,, but I do get tired..how much Water (or water stuff) are you getting in???how much Protein?

TRY cottage cheese with peaches,, some chili with a little shredded cheese put a couple of spoons greek plain yogurt on it...ricotta bake( ricotta cheeses( 1 cup) ,with one egg mix it up add some seasoning you like (garlic powder , oregano)place in microwave dish add some sauce and shredded cheese and microwave for about 3 minutes.

[PostalPatz 6]

I am sorry to hear you are struggling at the moment; but It will get better.

Meanwhile, please see your doctor about this foam in your mouth issue; sounds like nausea...which could be acid. Are you taking any antiacid at the moment?

I found that a bit of lemon squeezed in my cold Water helped tremendously earlier during my postop phase. If you can't find crystal lite where you are from, like myself, then get creative with your plain water...like mint, lemon, lemongrass, ginger, etc.

I also swear by fresh ginger drink. Boil some in plain water and add sugar substitute to taste, if needed. I like it plain, but it may take some getting used to.

Most importantly, make yourself drink all the time!

It really does sound like an acid issue, which if can be managed, may help make your be able to take in more. This should then help with the weakness feeling.

Best of luck, and keep us posted!