Hi all - I looked for similar posts but couldn't really find my answer. I had my surgery Sept 28, did great in the hospital, and was doing well at home until last Sunday (day 7). My daughter came over for supper and to celebrate how well I was doing, I had cream of broccoli/cheese soup - my new gut rebelled - bloated right up, rumbled, ached, didn't sleep that night. I went right back to clears but it was still upset the next day, sore and bloated - had some diarhea and didn't sleep well that night either. Well, I am still feeling bloated and full - I can get my fluids in along with 2 protein drinks/day and some jello but when will this stupid feeling pass? I could kick myself for being so cocky about doing so well. My hands/feet aren't swollen so I am not retaining fluids but the scale is stuck now as well - just 2 pounds lost after getting rid of all the hospital IV weight. I am not a patient person - I want to feel better now! Any thoughts/advice, oh wise ones? :thumbup: Could it be a new lactose-intolerance that I hear some people have gotten?

Edited October 8, 200916 yr by Bookgirl
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Hey Susan,

Sorry about your tummy.

It may of been a little to early to start the full liquids for your new tummy. You are right though about the latose int. Maybe you can wait a few days and just try a bite and see how that works for you. Also try the gasX strips that melt for bloating. They helped me.

I have had diarhea off and on ever since we had to drink that nasty blue apple juice.

My new tummy does not like apple juice.

Hope you feel better soon.

Judy

Susan - I don't know what might be causing our bloating; however I would stay away from the milk products for awhile just in case it is the milk that is causing your troubles; however from Sat. to today seems a bit long. Try the gas-x and see if that makes a difference. I have also found that when I seem to be bloated a heating pad helps relieve the pain and the bloating.

Judy - the diarrhea will pass - mine lasted about a week, so it should be dissipating soon ... I don't like apple juice either!

Thanks you two - I keep forgetting about the gas-x strips - will use them today to see if that helps. The area around my new tummy is 'sore' as well, just doesn't feel 'right' - I see my pcp tomorrow so will feel better if she give me a clean bill of health. Thanks for the info - this forum is the best!

Thanks you two - I keep forgetting about the gas-x strips - will use them today to see if that helps. The area around my new tummy is 'sore' as well, just doesn't feel 'right' - I see my pcp tomorrow so will feel better if she give me a clean bill of health. Thanks for the info - this forum is the best!

If you're still uncomfortable, ask her to do a barium swallow - if there's any leaks - which I doubt - they will show up. Keep us posted.

Might suggest gastrografin instead of barium if you are having symptoms that suggest a leak...don't want barium leaking into your abdomen! Not for use if allergic to iodine though.