NH1

The shoulder tip pain is the trapped wind. Walk it off xx

I have had this too! I used to use quite a bit of salt and like salty things like pickles. Now I have an egg and put like, three grains of salt and I'm happy lol

Interesting!!!

Interesting!!!

Ooh perhaps?! Hmm I am starting to realise that things really are gonna have to be very different!!

Ooops I postedin the wrong “zone” sorry!

I had VSG & I think by all accounts it went pretty well! I tolerate liquids, soups, smoothies, yogurts really well, I have a spoon of peanut butter for a bit of protein, & a spoon of cream cheese. All go down really well!

But jeez...30 min on & that salmon is sat there!! I think because I felt so well & normal I thought “I bet I can just tolerate normal stuff if I chew well...” BIG MISTAKE!!

Same here, soft tortillas do not agree with me yet at 3 months post-op

I think people react differently to different foods... I'm a month post op and for me, tortillas (flour or whole wheat) are one of the easiest things to eat. I ate roasted cauliflower the other day and it was like a BRICK in my stomach and I eventually had to throw it up like an hour after eating because it just would not digest. My nutritionist said whatever food I have a hard time eating, to try again in a week or two

Four weeks post op & I “tried” a flour tortilla. Ate a quarter & it went down a treat. Then got stuck. Harsh & very painful lesson. Hot sweats with the pain. It has just settled & I’m now left with terrible trapped wind.

LESSON LEARNT

Not sure if it will ever go away. It is embarrassing if you are eating with other people. My family just laughs now because they know I cant help it.

In reply to the salty taste, I think it's part due to a more bland diet and maybe due to some dehydration. I have experienced to the same thing. It's not as bad now as I am 1 year out but it was definitely there. As for the air in the esophagus, I still get gurgling while I eat. I dont know if it's because my stomach is more of a tube than a pouch. I cant control it but it doesn't stop me from eating. Sometimes it happens after I eat too. It's not like a burp, it's just lose air that comes up.

I am having the same issue.
I was never huge on using salt before, but now it is something else.
I used to love the chicken salad at my store. Now, I had to throw it out because it tasted way too salty. I had my son taste it to see if it was me....it was me. LOL

Agree with all of the above! I’m going to make soup from now on & only use half of my usual stock. I’m amazed at just how salty food really is!!

Interesting experience. I hope that levels out for you. I'm scheduled for surgery on the 6th and have been concerned about these types of changes as well. Keep us posted on whether it improves or not.

That looks great! Has anyone seen it for sale in the U.S.?

I'm 8 years post-op and still can't eat salmon. Even with a sauce, it's too dense and too dry. I can't eat tuna either, same problem. Halibut, cod, and trout are no problem.

Ok so I’m 15 days post op & I’m pain free, tolerated liquid stage really well & puree is pretty good too.

Cut to today & I made the family salmon fillets. “Well this should be easy” I thought, it’s soft & mushes easily...so had two forks of salmon & chewed it to mush. Cue two minutes later sheer agony. I can feel it just sat at the top of my stomach...gurgling, painful & stuck.

YUK. That’ll teach me!!! Will I ever eat solid food again!!!

Ooh perhaps?! Hmm I am starting to realise that things really are gonna have to be very different!!

I'm also wondering if it's just Salmon. I'm 5 months post op and was so looking forward to the grilled Salmon but I got so sick with only having 2 oz. I'm finding that the things I loved before are not agreeing with me now.

Ooops I postedin the wrong “zone” sorry!

I had VSG & I think by all accounts it went pretty well! I tolerate liquids, soups, smoothies, yogurts really well, I have a spoon of peanut butter for a bit of protein, & a spoon of cream cheese. All go down really well!

But jeez...30 min on & that salmon is sat there!! I think because I felt so well & normal I thought “I bet I can just tolerate normal stuff if I chew well...” BIG MISTAKE!!

Ok so I’m 15 days post op & I’m pain free, tolerated liquid stage really well & puree is pretty good too.

Cut to today & I made the family salmon fillets. “Well this should be easy” I thought, it’s soft & mushes easily...so had two forks of salmon & chewed it to mush. Cue two minutes later sheer agony. I can feel it just sat at the top of my stomach...gurgling, painful & stuck.

YUK. That’ll teach me!!! Will I ever eat solid food again!!!

Oh the gas pain, the joyous gas pain. Had it not been for that I’m sure I’d have been completely pain free!

Walk, walk, walk,

Peppermint tea

Sleep slightly propped on pillows

GA slows gastric motility & bowel movements. I didn’t pass gas for three days...I was worried at first but it DOES return to normal.

I’m 11 days post op & could quite happily return to work tomorrow...but I’m not. Another seven days booked off so I’m going to start a steady bit of life laundry & clear out my house...

Good luck with it all. Soon it will be you giving advice to others. Xxx

What? 11 days and 21 pounds...that is awesome - congrats!

All normal!!! Tiny sips burnt like HELL.

Gas pain was AGONY.

I was tearfull & full of regret.

Day 11 post op & I feel completely recovered!! Eating three small liquid meals & drinking plenty.

Take it easy on yourself you will recover beautifully if you give yourself no expectations other than to rest up & take things steady.

Thank you for the advice and warning. I can’t wait to start giving others advice.