:bored:I had surgery on April 30 and I am now on mushies. But lastnight I had small cottage cheese. This morning I woke up and I had acid in my throat. I am so scared I started crying and haven't stopped. I called my doctor and he wasn't in his office today. Can my lapband slip early??? Is this normal???

Deep Breath!!! Sounds like some reflux. Did you eat cottage cheese preop? If so, what effect did it have on you? I started mushies recently as well and they weren't sitting right with me (especially the ricotta cheese)- So today I went back to puree type foods with some chicken that I chewed until it was almost puree and I feel better.

Thank you for responding I thought I was doing this Thread all wrong. Well no I didn't have a problem eating it. But for some reason I can't use the bathroom at all. Can I take a laxative to get things moving??? I at refried beans w/red sauce at 10 am and I still feel full. Could it be the red sauce lurking in my throat???

Edited May 13, 201016 yr by Kwiseman80

Not sure about the reflux, but I can recommend a taking a stool softener until things start moving again.

Hang in there. Surgery is a big shock to the system, but it will get better.

Didn't your doctor prescribe Prilosec OTC? I had to take it for 3 months post op. I had no reflux in pre op testing and didn't have any problems after either. I hope you are feeling better. I really recommend also staying away from the spicy foods for a few months. I tried the spicy stuff and it didn't sit well in the beginning. But now spicy stuff is great for me. Also, the stool problems drink that water at least 8 glasses a day I know it is hard, but it will really help. Also, remember your used to going to the bathroom more often. Now you don't eat near as much:-) Hope this helps:smile2: I am one year out today is my 1year BANDiversary.

I didn't potty normally till like a week and a half post op. Get lots of fiber! I wouldn't worry about the acid, i think it's normal.

You feel like this because you just had surgery to place a band around your stomach. Our incisions may be tiny,but there is still a good deal of disruption involved.

Your body is responding to that disruption. What you feel is normal postoperative discomfort.

Give your doctor a call--or check the literature he gave you--to see if he recommends an over-the-counter antacid.

You'll feel so much better---soon!

I took Prilosec OTC for several months just like the other person said. Also, try Surfak, it's a stool softener that was recommended to me after surgery. Stay away from anything spicy for a while, let things get settled first. Relax and good luck.

My Dr recommended Gas Ex to help with the gas pains. And to get the bowels moving again Milk of Magnesia or MiraLax The MiraLax is a tasteless powder so you can mix it into any liquid, I put it in my protein shakes.

Milk of Mag is good. I used strawberry flavored and it worked just as the bottle promised! Lol.

I didn't have a bm until I got to the mushies stage. I wasn't uncomfortable though. I just had pain from the hernia repair. There should be an emergency # you can call to get ahold of your surgeon. Mine gave me a special cell # reserved just for this. Don't be hesitant to call. You hired him and paid him alot of money. I don't want to tell you what to do cause I am not a doctor.

Wow thank ya'll so much everyone. Today is a new day and I have had a bowel movement and I feel awesome. Thank you for the support...this website has been wonderful and I love it!!! :w00t: