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Try warm tea that is caffeine free. I found the warmth settled my tummy down. Then I was able to drink room temp Water. Took awhile for me to really handle cold water.

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makf i can eat alot is that a bad thing they said 8 oz every meal

Your nutritionist said to eat 8 oz at every meal one week out from surgery? That can't be accurate, most post-op can eat at best 2 oz at a sitting.

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I was totally at the same point you are now. The nausea does pass and I got my appetite back so just hang in there and get through it and eat what you can!

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Your nutritionist said to eat 8 oz at every meal one week out from surgery? That can't be accurate, most post-op can eat at best 2 oz at a sitting.

did i mention im on liquids still ya im folling the directions it says 1/2 of Soup strained and 1/2 of cup of yougret the 1 cup and. 1 cup equals 8 oz

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I was told by my dr to stop taking the acid reducer not sure why she said to do that because she said I had alot of bio in there when she did the scoop. So teas I've never had tea it never did sound good to me but im willing to try it what are some that are good for the stomach problems also would sprite be a bad idea this early? I'm not sure I can handle broth, sugar free anything or Soups anymore I've had to gag them down and now thinking about it totally makes me sick. Thanks for all the replies I've really needed this help.

My personal, no-medical-background opinion is you should be on the PPI, and you might have to switch them around some. I started on Prilosec (or maybe it was Prevacid) didn't work for me, I now take 2 Nexiums and 1 Zantac per day. No on the sprite either, trust me, you don't even want to try carbonation. I just tried it recently and remember I am 5 1/2 months out, and it was not a good feeling.

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I was told by my dr to stop taking the acid reducer not sure why she said to do that because she said I had alot of bio in there when she did the scoop. So teas I've never had tea it never did sound good to me but im willing to try it what are some that are good for the stomach problems also would sprite be a bad idea this early? I'm not sure I can handle broth, sugar free anything or Soups anymore I've had to gag them down and now thinking about it totally makes me sick. Thanks for all the replies I've really needed this help.

No soda! Try Water that is just slightly warm, not cold at all and just barely sip. Start with just a shot glass and take at least an hour to drink it sugar free Jello is also good. Don't give up, in a few weeks you will be SO glad you did this.

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8 oz.?that is crazy! And impossible! Your stomach is not even that big anymore. Sip all your liquids very slowly! Chew 1 to 2 tblspoons of food to baby food like constancy. Just relax it takes time. Your scope says you are okay. Remember to sip sip sip and chew chew chew! How much weight have you lost? Do you work? Kids?

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Oh yea....No SODA! ;) try special k 2O Water. It has Protein.< /p>

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Eight ounces is WAY too much. I suspect your reading is as inaccurate as your writing.

did i mention im on liquids still ya im folling the directions it says 1/2 of Soup strained and 1/2 of cup of yougret the 1 cup and. 1 cup equals 8 oz

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Post surgical regret about 4-8 weeks out is very, very typical. Stick with it -- it will get better, and before long your biggest regret will be that you didn't have the surgery sooner.

Trust me on this; many -- most? -- of us went through this. It gets much, much better.

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For quite a while after surgery all I could tolerate was lukewarm fluids-give that a try. Oh and please don't try carbonation-it will only make things worse....warm tea with a little splenda was a lifesaver for me. I hope this helps. I know it's easier said than done, but don't worry-it DOES get better, just hang in there!;)

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Has anyone else felt very nauseous 4 weeks out? I haven't been able to eat anything for a week i feel like I'm going to vomit when I drink Water. I have tried 5 diff nausea pills and also had a EKG done and everything looks fine the only thing I have done for two weeks is lay on the couch I'm so regretting this surgery

i wish i could help you but i am 8 days out and i feel EXACTLY how u feel! i'm really starting to have some serious feelings of regret!

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I know how you feel. I had a couple of weeks when I was so nauseated, and the thing is, it didn't start till I was four or five weeks post op. It lasted so long that I was certain that it would never end, and coupled with the fatigue I was feeling post op (which was horrible, bone tired fatigue), I was certain that life would never be good again! I was getting SO depressed! I had serious buyer's remorse!!! But I am 9 weeks out now, and I feel SO good! I have finally gotten over the fatigue, and the nausea is finally gone. I now have some energy, and am able to do some of the things that I enjoy again. This too will pass, and you WILL feel good again! Hang in there till then. And keep on posting so we know how you are doing!

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I was told by my dr to stop taking the acid reducer not sure why she said to do that because she said I had alot of bio in there when she did the scoop. So teas I've never had tea it never did sound good to me but im willing to try it what are some that are good for the stomach problems also would sprite be a bad idea this early? I'm not sure I can handle broth, sugar free anything or Soups anymore I've had to gag them down and now thinking about it totally makes me sick. Thanks for all the replies I've really needed this help.

Sprite would come right back up. No carbonation from what I hear. You have to let sprite or 7-up go flat overnight. Try the popsicle ..which my sister did when she was undergoing chemo...everything made her get sick and thinking about it made it worse. Distract yourself by going for a short walk with a popsicle.. good luck - let us know how you are doing. (She also used a heating pad or hot Water bottle - just warm - not really hot hot)

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