Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

CP3482- 12/27/12 Houston, TX

Lisa' date=' how are you doing now? Were you back in the hospital?[/quote']

I got fluids and left last night. Felt better so I tried to have 3 bites of food tonight and I've been throwing up since 9. I can't lay down bc of the severe heartburn.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

Oh gosh..i sure hope you get some relief...

Very depressed right now. Thinking I made the wrong decision. I can't eat anything. Not even a tiny sip of soup. Can only take tiny sips of water and that gives me heartburn. I just want to be normal again.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

Very depressed right now. Thinking I made the wrong decision. I can't eat anything. Not even a tiny sip of soup. Can only take tiny sips of water and that gives me heartburn. I just want to be normal again.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th' date=' 2012[/quote']

Are you on carafate. Its a liquid that you take prior to eating and prilosec once daily?

Are you on carafate. Its a liquid that you take prior to eating and prilosec once daily?

No. Never heard of it but unless it's just like water I wouldn't be able to hold it down. I can't even hold down a tiny sip of soup.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

No. Never heard of it but unless it's just like water I wouldn't be able to hold it down. I can't even hold down a tiny sip of soup.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th' date=' 2012[/quote']

Its a watery liquid that coats the stomach. It hwlps me out a lot. You may want to ask your surgeon to order it for you. Its worth a try. Sorry you're struggling. I will continue to pray for you. They may also want to look at your gallbladder.

Very depressed right now. Thinking I made the wrong decision. I can't eat anything. Not even a tiny sip of soup. Can only take tiny sips of water and that gives me heartburn. I just want to be normal again.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

Lisa

Praying for you, I hate that you are having these struggles. What on earth do they think is wrong? There has to be an answer and a solution. Praying Praying Praying

is anyone using a treadmill yet right after surgery?

Very depressed right now. Thinking I made the wrong decision. I can't eat anything. Not even a tiny sip of soup. Can only take tiny sips of water and that gives me heartburn. I just want to be normal again.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th' date=' 2012[/quote']

Sit up after meals, let gravity be your friend. Start with small sips (5ml) and increase if you don't vomit. Try sipping every 10-15 min. And increase as tolerated. Avoid fluids that have acid- lemon/ lime. Try distraction too. Listen to music and think positive thoughts. It can be easy to get depressed when going through something like this. Baby steps. Hydration is #1 ! Hope this helps!

is anyone using a treadmill yet right after surgery?

I did and still do because can not get outside to walk.

Praying for you Lisa.

Having a hard time with fluids again. Not sure why? It hurts about 30-60 seconds after I drink, strange feeling? Anyone else? My weight stalled for a while too, lose a pound, gain a pound, finally lost 2 pounds today. DOS weight was 269. Is everyone else averaging around 10-20 pounds since surgery...those who are 3 weeks postop? Thinking I might need to get some fluids soon if it continues to hurt since I find myself not drinking as much.

ok so i don't know what this is...Has anyone been experiencing a "stich" in their sides since surgery? I have them on both sides and they are painful. Its non stop..

Warning! My husband took a sip of his beer then kissed me. I licked my lips and got a buzz! Lasted a good 10 minutes too! Beware! Lol

LOL!