Ok, making a long story short, I was sleeved on Sept 14th. Since then, Ive had 3 more surgeries, one was an attempted stent to hold my sleeve open to heal. The successful stent and the stent removal. After all of this I am home taking nexium and carafate. The carafate makes my stomach bloated and naseau, drozzy, etc all the side effects. However it does coat my throat, Now I'm now having a problem that I believe is from being nicked when the breathing tube was placed because I got a clean bill of health on my sleeve from my surgeon.

My problem and questions are below.

My salivia glands are working over time especially when my sleeve is empty. Has that happened to anyone?

Ive been on liquids and puree foods several times since sleeved. Im back to liquids. Liquids are not keeping me satisfied. Im having Protein drink almost every 2 hours. I seem to be producing more fluids in my stomach as I get hungry. Anybody experience this?

Does anyone know if stomach fluids decrease as the body heals?

Also,the first sip of liquids hit my stomach like a rock. Will that ever stop feeling thay way?

Does anyone get reflux even when taking your prohibitor?

I get gas rising up from my sleeve when i sip anything. It seems to get stuck in the back of my throat until I can force out a burp. Otherwise it it goes back down my sleeve and cause bloating. Anyone getting this feeling?

My sleeve makes all kinds of grumbling sounds and gases when I move around especially when bending or sitting at the edge of a chair. Any one feeling this?

My powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein drinks are making me ill at this point. Any suggestions for protein that doesnot have a protein taste and leave a taste on your tongue?

Any chances any of these feeling will disappear?

Oh, Lord Girl; That's a lot of questions! I wish I could help, but I haven't been sleeved yet. I really hope things get better for you soon. I know what it is like to be sick and not know what to do, but I feel like you are at the right place to get answers. Good luck at getting some soon :0)

Yes the gas can be a problem for a little while it will get better. What kind of PPI are you on? If you are still having reflux then you might need to change the prescription. If you are on nexium try prilosec or their generic versions. The protein drinks can be nasty. There are some that you might like you can order samples from places and try them out to see if you like them. I was glad to be off of them and on regular food. Only protein supplement I take now is a protein bar every so often (made by Quest). The rumbly tummy is also something that can happen. I had it and it is gone. Sometimes I get a rumbly sound from below but nothing like the noises it made first out. Give it time things will start to feel much better. You just need to heal and find the right PPI for your reflux. I hope I answered most of your questions. I am sure other veteran sleevers will chime in.

I dont have answers to many of your questions, but I do highly recommend the nectar Syntrax brand of Protein shakes. My favorite flavor is the Chocoloate Truffle and the strawberry Mousse. I buy mine from mybariatricpantry.com.

Good luck and best wishes for you towards a speedy recovery.

Your tummy has been though a lot! And YES! Things will change and get lots better. My stomach used to sound like water sucking down the drain! It is much quieter now. Some say don't drink from a straw, that you get more air when you drink...Also as mentioned by lily, perhaps your PPI is not working for you... After 7 months I went off my PPI, and all is well. The protein drink question really just takes some time to figure out... get samples to find one you like best. Also, your tastes will change over time... I could not stand sweet stuff at first, now no problem. I found "4EverFit" drinks the best most natural flavor protein... from Vitamin World or Vitamin shoppe or on line. Mango is my fav, but black raspberry is good too. Not as heavy a whey flavor, and a more natural fruit flavor and low color. (the Nectar are practically florescent!) Just wash that cup out asap! Nothing smells worse than whey bottle gone off.... It all just takes time. And you will be looking back soon and thinking "I can't believe a whole year has gone by and I am at almost at/at goal!"