Help! 5 days post-op. Last night was the most terrible night by far. New pouch seemed to dislike anything I put into it, right down to plain water and seriously rumbled the entire day and night. I'm walking, sticking with liquids even though I can add yogurt, jello, etc. using gas-x strips, using my PPI and not doing anything I'm not supposed to do. Diarreah is a problem too. I'm definitely having one of those "what have I done" moments. Ideas/suggestions???

Yes. Take another PPI and consider switching brands. What are you on? Prevacid is notorious for not working well. I had to switch a couple of times before I found one that worked well for me.

Also, sleeping with your head slightly elevated helps a lot of people, and remember not to eat within the hour before going to bed.

Liquids in = liquids out, so that will improve as your diet changes.

I hope you get some relief!

~Cheri

Thanks. I was started on Prilosec. I see the doctor on Monday so maybe I need to discuss making a change.

That's what works best for more people. It may be that you need more time, it may also be that you're one of the unlucky ones that needs a prescription strength medicine. Good luck on Monday - and congrats on that new sleeve, by the way!

~Cheri