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AA28

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    AA28 reacted to KarenLR75 in day 6 post op   
    It gets better. I survived for several days into week 2 on ice chips and sugar free popsicles. My stomach was VERY bloated..and gassy. I ate gas-ex chewable tablets (ironically my pouch..'Ms. Picky Pouch' decided she was ok with the cherry chewable gas-ex). I WALKED a lot to help with the gas pains.
    The overall bloating...my abdomen felt as hard as it did when I was 9 months along in my pregnancies years ago - that went away in Week 4, I think.
    Unsure how much water you are getting in. I disliked water ONLY because it triggered some spasms which mimicked the restriction so the simple act of 'drinking' whether it was water or a shake..made my 'everything hurt'.
    Stay in touch with your doctor/team if you are not getting your water in and let them tell you if they think you need to be checked out for anything. Maybe you have already done so.
    Ironically, I would have random days during this period when I could sip on warm broth and it went down ok..this was not EVERY day, but it was a relief to just have 1 more option during this time period.
    IT GETS BETTER!!
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    AA28 reacted to theshop62 in day 6 post op   
    That’s really a good sign just stay the course on liquids, then purée I was same way I hated food on day 1 just ate my sugar free popsicles but keep a journal for sure
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    AA28 reacted to AA28 in day 6 post op   
    and my stomach is still so gassy/bloated.
    I can barely have water. It's revolting. Been surviving off sugar free popsicles. Someone tell me it gets better please.
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    AA28 reacted to FluffyChix in day 6 post op   
    So sorry you are experiencing that! Wish I could help. I never had any of that and in fact kept asking if they really did anything inside.
    Walk walk walk and sip sip sip. Vary the temperature of your liquids to see if that helps. I will tell you, that fluid is a must or you will end up in the ER very quickly. So work on it. Ice chips, flavored waters, whatevs but it's pretty non-negotiable.

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