Guest guest Posted June 9, 2000 Report Share Posted June 9, 2000 Hi everyone, My question is for the post-op people, my sister Kim is now 4 weeks post-op today and she is not very happy, she's lost 23 lbs. and that she is happy about, but she says that she has this horrible taste in her mouth she can't seem to get rid of, bad breath and feels very tired, run down and no energy, she wanted me to ask all of you if any of you had experienced this and if so what you may have done to help remedy it? I appreciate any advice or pointers you can offer. Thanks a lot!!! Wanting to be on the other side, Cathy in Lenoir, NC Patient Info Emailed on 5/2/00 BMI 42 " A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2000 Report Share Posted June 9, 2000 Seems like I had a taste in my mouth too. I think your body goes through a detoxification after surgery and as you start to lose weight, you get rid of toxins that cause bad breath and an icky taste for a while. I don't have it now and haven't had it in a while. I am 5 mo post op and have had some periods of tiredness too. My energy level changes and sometimes I have energy to spare and other times I'm pooped out. However if she continues to have trouble, check with Dr R and he'll figure out what to do. Is she getting enough juice? I know you have to keep your potassium level up high or you will be tired. in Missouri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2000 Report Share Posted June 9, 2000 Seems like I had a taste in my mouth too. I think your body goes through a detoxification after surgery and as you start to lose weight, you get rid of toxins that cause bad breath and an icky taste for a while. I don't have it now and haven't had it in a while. I am 5 mo post op and have had some periods of tiredness too. My energy level changes and sometimes I have energy to spare and other times I'm pooped out. However if she continues to have trouble, check with Dr R and he'll figure out what to do. Is she getting enough juice? I know you have to keep your potassium level up high or you will be tired. in Missouri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2000 Report Share Posted June 9, 2000 Seems like I had a taste in my mouth too. I think your body goes through a detoxification after surgery and as you start to lose weight, you get rid of toxins that cause bad breath and an icky taste for a while. I don't have it now and haven't had it in a while. I am 5 mo post op and have had some periods of tiredness too. My energy level changes and sometimes I have energy to spare and other times I'm pooped out. However if she continues to have trouble, check with Dr R and he'll figure out what to do. Is she getting enough juice? I know you have to keep your potassium level up high or you will be tired. in Missouri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2000 Report Share Posted June 9, 2000 In a message dated 6/9/2000 8:57:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Deckbound@... writes: << I know you have to keep your potassium level up high or you will be tired. in Missouri >> Thanks for the info I'll pass it on to her!! Wanting to be on the other side, Cathy in Lenoir, NC Patient Info Emailed on 5/2/00 BMI 42 " A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2000 Report Share Posted June 9, 2000 In a message dated 6/9/2000 8:57:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Deckbound@... writes: << I know you have to keep your potassium level up high or you will be tired. in Missouri >> Thanks for the info I'll pass it on to her!! Wanting to be on the other side, Cathy in Lenoir, NC Patient Info Emailed on 5/2/00 BMI 42 " A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2000 Report Share Posted June 9, 2000 The horrible taste in the mouth is from ketones (ketoacidosis) when you're losing weight and/or from being dehydrated. The lack of energy is from either not enough potassium or not enough protein. Tell her to try drinking Spicy V-8 (which has a lot of potassium) or take potassium pills (you can get them in the vitamin section) and also to try to increase her protein, either through food or supplements. Shrimp is high protein and seems to stay down well for me. Kind regards, > Hi everyone, > My question is for the post-op people, my sister Kim is now 4 weeks > post-op today and she is not very happy, she's lost 23 lbs. and that she is > happy about, but she says that she has this horrible taste in her mouth she > can't seem to get rid of, bad breath and feels very tired, run down and no > energy, she wanted me to ask all of you if any of you had experienced this > and if so what you may have done to help remedy it? I appreciate any advice > or pointers you can offer. Thanks a lot!!! > > Wanting > to be on the other side, > Cathy in Lenoir, NC > Patient Info Emailed on 5/2/00 > BMI 42 > " A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2000 Report Share Posted June 9, 2000 The horrible taste in the mouth is from ketones (ketoacidosis) when you're losing weight and/or from being dehydrated. The lack of energy is from either not enough potassium or not enough protein. Tell her to try drinking Spicy V-8 (which has a lot of potassium) or take potassium pills (you can get them in the vitamin section) and also to try to increase her protein, either through food or supplements. Shrimp is high protein and seems to stay down well for me. Kind regards, > Hi everyone, > My question is for the post-op people, my sister Kim is now 4 weeks > post-op today and she is not very happy, she's lost 23 lbs. and that she is > happy about, but she says that she has this horrible taste in her mouth she > can't seem to get rid of, bad breath and feels very tired, run down and no > energy, she wanted me to ask all of you if any of you had experienced this > and if so what you may have done to help remedy it? I appreciate any advice > or pointers you can offer. Thanks a lot!!! > > Wanting > to be on the other side, > Cathy in Lenoir, NC > Patient Info Emailed on 5/2/00 > BMI 42 > " A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2000 Report Share Posted June 9, 2000 The horrible taste in the mouth is from ketones (ketoacidosis) when you're losing weight and/or from being dehydrated. The lack of energy is from either not enough potassium or not enough protein. Tell her to try drinking Spicy V-8 (which has a lot of potassium) or take potassium pills (you can get them in the vitamin section) and also to try to increase her protein, either through food or supplements. Shrimp is high protein and seems to stay down well for me. Kind regards, > Hi everyone, > My question is for the post-op people, my sister Kim is now 4 weeks > post-op today and she is not very happy, she's lost 23 lbs. and that she is > happy about, but she says that she has this horrible taste in her mouth she > can't seem to get rid of, bad breath and feels very tired, run down and no > energy, she wanted me to ask all of you if any of you had experienced this > and if so what you may have done to help remedy it? I appreciate any advice > or pointers you can offer. Thanks a lot!!! > > Wanting > to be on the other side, > Cathy in Lenoir, NC > Patient Info Emailed on 5/2/00 > BMI 42 > " A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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