What Could Be Wrong

[rpil003 101]

As soon as I swallow anything Soup Water, Jello, anything I can feel it hit my stomach then my stomach hurts, it's almost like my stomach is contracting because the pain goes and comes and goes and comes, anyone else experience this?

[bekki03 51]

As soon as I swallow anything Soup water' date=' Jello, anything I can feel it hit my stomach then my stomach hurts, it's almost like my stomach is contracting because the pain goes and comes and goes and comes, anyone else experience this?[/quote']

I am 5 days out and I feel the same way. I don't know what is causing it but I can sympathize

[jadeharper 51]

I'm 4 days out and I can certainly feel the fullness and I get crampy, however I go ahead and do an ounce of liquids and then move around, take a little walk or what's worked great is a rocking chair or even a little drive. The moving around has made things move around inside and it seems to settle...

[PaulB 346]

I get the same feeling for me it's a form of dumping try eating slower,eating and not drinking when eating,chewing better and smaller bits.all work for me.

Re learning to eat is hard I just want to dig in chew and swallow. Then find out the hard way that's not good and walking is a big help to just wish I had more energy to walk more.

Good luck hope it works out for you

Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

[rpil003 101]

Does it sound like it could be an ulcer tho? I'm concerned, will call my doc tomorrow

[PaulB 346]

I went thoug this with my doctor and that was what he told me to do and not to push it. After 2 weeks post op your still healing inside he said it would get better and it is slowly. Just not as fast as I want. But we must remember we have to re-learn to eat my doctor says It will take time ( or to put it better he is saying I do great work don't mess it up) I love my doctor he's funny

Go slow it should get better soon

Surgery Anniversary 7/30/12

[Berlyann 4]

I'm 5 days post op and I am having that same feeling. Hurts when the food hits my stomach and then it cramps really bad down the whole left side of my abdomen. Ive also got some diarrhea?? How that can be I don't know there hasnt been anything solid in my system for 2 weeks now. It is very painful but fortunately it only happens for short periods. I'm hoping this will improve over time. I can also feel the gas going down the left side and it is like WOW THAT HURTS!! Gas X is my new best friend!! I have been popin that stuff as often as i can. I'm no longer on any narcotics, just extra strength tylenol, but it covers the pain until that cramping starts then OUCH!!

I also have a HUGE bruise on the center of my abdomen where one of the larger instruments went into my gut. The bruise keeps getting larger and larger, it is about the size of a baseball right now. AND it is heavy. I kind of feel like I'm pregnant!!