I am 7 days post op today and never thought I'd get to this day ever.

I do have a prob. Everytime I drink anything I burp it all most immediatly. And it sits on top of my diaphram and I have a small pain kind of like someone just punched me at the very top of my abdomen.

Please tell me this is temporary. I am not eating or drinking nearly enough and I don't wanna become anorexic. I am trying to get the vits down too. Why is it so hard or is it just too soon after surgery ad all of this will be resolved soon? I don't ever feel like drinking ( and eating and drinking is the same thing in this statge) except for pudding. I can tolerate pudding but I still get the punch and burping.

Help. I just want to sleep all day and its no wonder cuz I have no energy to use and I have to go back to work Monday where I am on my feet but can rest.

Help ladies and Gents.

Thanks

Janice

You just had major surgery. Your stomach tissues are still WAY swollen. Once the swelling goes down, you will be able to drink the liquid and get the nutrition you need. It just takes time, but it will get better.

Even for those with major complications, over time, it does get better.

You will be fine... I am 21 days post-op and I had the same thing... Try taking smaller sips and not swallowing air I had to learn to let whatever I drank hit the back of my throat before swallowing which made the burping so much better. Congrats and good luck!

I agree with the others. The first week was rough. I kept a bottle of water with me wherever I went. Sip sip sip. Each day will get better.