It's been almost three weeks since my surgery and I still am not able to eat or drink. The day after surgery my stomach swelled shut and I was givin a pic line and I'm on TPN nutrition. I went back last week and had the barium test to see if my stomach had opened yet it has slightly opened but still can't eat or drink without feeling nauseated or getting sick has this happened to anyone else and how long sis it last for

Yes, it happened to me. PICC line and TPN. At 3 1/2 weeks got a endoscopy and was stretched in esophogus and stomach. Was able to take fluids slowly. Stilled foamed for a while after. Slowly got better. I got off TPN after two months. They wanted to make sure that I didn't have anymore complications. Not an easy road. One step forward and then a step back at times. I also would vomit if I drank or ate to fast. I am now month off TPN and doing well. Last week I finally felt like myself. Hang in there. The swelling will eventually go down. TPN will give you the nutrition you will need to heal after surgery. I pray for a quick healing for you.

My friend went to emergency room and got admitted because of this I feel bad that my surgery was smooth And she's having complications what advice can I offer her? I work at the hosp she is at so I plan to visit her every free time I get!

Thank you I'm just having a hard time cause of feeling sick all the time!!! I go back nov 1 so I will see if the stretch it open would be nice.

Hi guys my name is Lindsay. Tell her it's not going to be a easy rd but she will get through this step and she will be ok. Just be there to help her because it is not easy and she will defineltly need encouragement!!!!

Hi guys my name is Lindsay. Tell her it's not going to be a easy rd but she will get through this step and she will be ok. Just be there to help her because it is not easy and she will defineltly need encouragement!!!!

Thanx

Hey Lindsay, hope they are taking good care of you in the ER.

You're in my thoughts!

Hey Lindsay' date=' hope they are taking good care of you in the ER.

You're in my thoughts![/quote']

The freakin dr will not give me the pain meds I need! I can only have diladid which is very strong med but only thing I can take for pain she gives me ,5 instead of 2 grrr

The freakin dr will not give me the pain meds I need! I can only have diladid which is very strong med but only thing I can take for pain she gives me ' date='5 instead of 2 grrr[/quote']

You can thank pill junkies for that. They run in ERs looking for a fix making it an insane chore for those of us who need the stronger meds to get them. And dilaudid is a very common street drug here. Since you're admitted they should give you something stronger. This is a situation where you have to be the squeaky wheel!

I really don't have any advice, but I do wish you well and hope you have a speedy recovery..

You can thank pill junkies for that. They run in ERs looking for a fix making it an insane chore for those of us who need the stronger meds to get them. And dilaudid is a very common street drug here. Since you're admitted they should give you something stronger. This is a situation where you have to be the squeaky wheel!

I totally agree!

They admitted me then made me go home this afternoon but gave me prescriptions.

In hospital again hope to get real answers this time!! I had to come by squad so I was only allowed to go to the hospital by my house. They are treating me nice and helping feel better!!

In hospital again hope to get real answers this time!! I had to come by squad so I was only allowed to go to the hospital by my house. They are treating me nice and helping feel better!!

Oh wow. Keep us posted. I hope they find the issue this time!

They didn't find anything on blood work but she said it could be that my stomach my be still causing the issue. I go to dr on Friday so we will see what happens

I have to go to other hospital cause they didn't call my surgeon :0(