Still struggling

[Malaika 50]

Okay all, as most of you know, my surgery was on 6/12. That was 2 weeks ago this past Friday. I am still struggling to get in all my Protein and fluids.

Did anyone else - or is anyone else- still getting a feeling of everything getting 'stuck' - even fluids (inasmuch as that is all I am on at this time) - right about the spot between your boobs?

I don't understand how things get stuck when they are liquid ... however, it happens. Sometimes, when I have that stuck feeling and I brush my teeth, I start to gag. Almost like you might do if you were pregnant -- WHICH I AM NOT. Then I get very nauseaus and break out in a cold sweat and have to lay down with a fan on me until it passes.

I'm just wondering if something is wrong with me or if others have/had this issue. I'm afraid the gagging will cause a leak, aside from the fact that it hurts and is no fun.

Thanks for your input/advice.

[WASaBubbleButt 41]

Okay all, as most of you know, my surgery was on 6/12. That was 2 weeks ago this past Friday. I am still struggling to get in all my Protein and fluids.

Did anyone else - or is anyone else- still getting a feeling of everything getting 'stuck' - even fluids (inasmuch as that is all I am on at this time) - right about the spot between your boobs?

I don't understand how things get stuck when they are liquid ... however, it happens. Sometimes, when I have that stuck feeling and I brush my teeth, I start to gag. Almost like you might do if you were pregnant -- WHICH I AM NOT. Then I get very nauseaus and break out in a cold sweat and have to lay down with a fan on me until it passes.

I'm just wondering if something is wrong with me or if others have/had this issue. I'm afraid the gagging will cause a leak, aside from the fact that it hurts and is no fun.

Thanks for your input/advice.

I had something sorta kinda similar. Each time I'd take a sip of something it felt like everything from my stomach to my esophagus was in spasms. Turns out, it was. It was due to swelling and it went away soon.

Did you call Nina?

[Malaika 50]

I had something sorta kinda similar. Each time I'd take a sip of something it felt like everything from my stomach to my esophagus was in spasms. Turns out, it was. It was due to swelling and it went away soon.

Did you call Nina?

No, have been in contact with Gaby since I got home ... she's aware. Since I am so paranoid about it, Dr. Aceves is going to do a GI for me on July 10th when I'm there for Bob's surgery. At this rate, I'm never going to get off of fulls to even mushies and I know I'm not getting in enough Protein, so on top of it all, I have no energy and sleep more than I ever can remember. The worst side effect after the gagging is throat is so darn sore.

Everything else I was having issues with - the excessive mucus, coughing, not sleeping ... has passed, so I would hope that this too, will, with time (the sooner the better in my opinion)

[Rosebud2 26]

That seems to happen to me if I take one bite too many. Sometimes I will get a pain in my back instead. I'm trying so hard to get enough Protein in that I sometimes push it. It hurts. It feels as though I'm going to burp it all up. I think it is all part of the learning process.

[Eyfura 3]

Hey hun, I totally understand what you are saying! I had that the other night when I tried a bite of watermelon...I was so scared until I woke up the next morning and it was gone! I stopped calling simply because everyone says it is from swelling and will eventually go away. I just gotta have faith I guess. I see Bob is scheduled for the 10th...so is my sister so we will be hanging out together again! You know compare stitch sites and all that...J/K!

I really do hope everything starts getting easier though, I have been so weak and tired! I look at everyone else on here and I have to admit I am jealous, but hopefully it will get easier soon and we will be 2 more people thrilled with the results! Take care hun!

[Malaika 50]

That seems to happen to me if I take one bite too many. Sometimes I will get a pain in my back instead. I'm trying so hard to get enough Protein in that I sometimes push it. It hurts. It feels as though I'm going to burp it all up. I think it is all part of the learning process.

HA - funny you should say that -- that is JUST what I finished telling Bob -- that I think the "stuck" feeling is my "full feeling." Tonight I had the pain in the shoulderblade feeling and felt like I was going to burp it all up. Good to know and glad I figured it out.

[Malaika 50]

Hey hun, I totally understand what you are saying! I had that the other night when I tried a bite of watermelon...I was so scared until I woke up the next morning and it was gone! I stopped calling simply because everyone says it is from swelling and will eventually go away. I just gotta have faith I guess. I see Bob is scheduled for the 10th...so is my sister so we will be hanging out together again! You know compare stitch sites and all that...J/K!

I really do hope everything starts getting easier though, I have been so weak and tired! I look at everyone else on here and I have to admit I am jealous, but hopefully it will get easier soon and we will be 2 more people thrilled with the results! Take care hun!

Bob's surgery is actually going to be the 11th, but we'll be there on the 10th for pre-testing so will come and see you and see how your sis is doing ... I'll be glad to be on the "other side" this time... glad you'll be there too ... I was thinking I might get bored with too much time on my hands.

[Lisanne 5]

This will pass. Its annoying when it happens though. You are still swollen on the inside, from the surgery. Give yourself some more time and it will be fine. At this point, dont worry so much about getting in your quota of Protein, etc.. its great if u can, but dont stress over it. Do the best that you can and remember that you are still healing.

[Malaika 50]

This will pass. Its annoying when it happens though. You are still swollen on the inside, from the surgery. Give yourself some more time and it will be fine. At this point, dont worry so much about getting in your quota of Protein, etc.. its great if u can, but dont stress over it. Do the best that you can and remember that you are still healing.

Thanks Sassie - I know it's only been 2 weeks and I need to be patient, it's that at times it's frustrating. I decided to do what I could do and not stress over it anymore -- I can tell, now, that everyday it is getting better. Thank goodness!