Post Surgical Gag Reflux?

Did anyone else find that their gag reflexes have really gotten bad with lots of smells, foods & liquids right after surgery? Seems that the slightest bad taste in my mouth tends to make me gaggy. Sorry to be so abrupt & grose about this topic. Just wondering if this ever gets any better or if its a sensitivity that many get post WLS?
Lori

Hi Lori...yes I had that at first too. It does get better however, somethings I still have issues with.

Hope it gets better soon!!

Hugs...connie d

Lori,

I am 7.5 months out, and I still struggle with that same issue.  It is the main reason that I can't drink protein shakes.  The after taste and the frothy texture make me gag, badly.  I hope it resolves itself for you, but I had the same issue pre-surgery, just not as bad.

Hi Lori,

I gagged on so much after surgery.  I thought I was not ever going to "be normal" again.  And guess what?  I am!  I am 9.5 months out and things like the protein shake that I literally had to force myself to drink (and is not my favorite meal of the day) go down just fine.  Hang in there I swear it gets better.

Tess

I agree.  I thought I would forever have a ring around my face from visiting and depositing into the "porcelain god" but it has definitely gotten much much better.  Hang in there!

I'm sorry you have that!  I get indegestion and that's not fun either although pepto and tums really help!
When I had the band, even empty-I threw up EVERYTHING so I feel for ya