I'm 5 days post op and I still can't keep anything down. Every sip of water or protein comes right back up. I'm afraid of becoming dehydrated since I've barely had anything to drink since surgery. When I take a sip of anything it feels like my stomach will explode..very intense pain and burning. Is this normal? I'm becoming very discouraged and starting to regret this. Please tell me it gets better!

What does your doctor say? If you are not able to keep anything down specially fluids, I think you need to call him. Have you tried to get the Water a little warmer, closer to your body temperature and eating it with a teaspoon. I used to do this while I was pregnant and had horrible morning sickness. I would pretend I was eating Soup. I think because I was "eating my water" in such tiny amounts at a time, my tummy could handle it.

I was told by my NUT that I would go on a prescription anti-acid after surgery to manage stomach acidity. Are you taking anything like that. Obviously I am not a doctor, I am just thinking. The burning sensation sounds worrisome but I have not had the surgery yet to be able to compare for myself.

Good luck

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Thanks! That's really great advice! Definitely worth giving it a shot!

As far as the anti acids, I was on Prevacid before surgery, but was instructed at discharge to discontinue them. I really think the burning may be from acid, so I'm going to check and see if I could at least give it a try.

I would definitely check with your Dr! My Dr gave me Protonix (pantoprazole) to start the day of surgery. It heals heal any ulcerations that can form. That has been a big help for me as I also have to take high doses of blood thinners and don't care for any further internal bleeding.

I was able to tolerate small sips of liquids since the day after surgery and moved to pureed foods after 1 week. Granted I did not get much down the first week, and honestly, Lactaid milk, sips of Water (from a bottle...I could not do tap water at all), and my pain meds were definitely my best friends for that first week.

eacarpenter, what kind of pain meds where you given for that first week when you went home?

FIY did a bit of research on omeprazole (Prilosec) and pantoprazole (Protonix). They are both very similar drugs and I am sure our doctors will make the best choice for us. They come under a category of proton inhibitors which cause decreased acid secretion in the stomach. Now, I also found out they inhibit vitamin B12 absorption. VERY IMPORTANT not to take it within 3 hours of vitamins. It also states either drug must be taken whole (not crushed) and slow release is also not okay. Again the doctor has the ultimate say but I thought it was interesting. A long list of side effects is also listed just like with any drug. I feel like I understand this a little better.

I was given liquid hydrocodone/APAP 7.5 - 325mg...only 1 weeks worth though. And yes, I was warned about taking the Protonix well away from all Vitamins. I was taking Pepcid before the surgery (as an antihistamine because I have many food allergies), but was told to stop the Pepcid (I stil take Zyrtec daily for the allergies) and start the Protonix, which I have to continue for 4 months. The Protonix was small enough it went down ok from the 2nd day with pudding (now with water), but I did crush a few pain pills after the first week of liquid was gone. (I have back injuries from a car accident made worse by my weight, but I'm getting off those asap too, cuz I am definitely going to make the most of this new chance I have been given!)

Like everyone says, it is just a tool...we do with it what we can.

I know several people who have stretched their pouch and gained back all their weight...unfortunately, I work with them and they were not very supportive of my choice...but we are all different people, all with different thoughts and ideas about our past, our present, and our future.

We CAN make this work...but its fully up to us!!

Day 6..still vomiting. I haven't kept any fluids down at all. Every sip I take feels like it just sits in my stomach and hurts so bad until it comes back up. I've tried the teaspoon and the warm water..nothing has helped. I'm starting to really regret this decision. I don't know what else to do.

Day 6..still vomiting. I haven't kept any fluids down at all. Every sip I take feels like it just sits in my stomach and hurts so bad until it comes back up. I've tried the teaspoon and the warm water..nothing has helped. I'm starting to really regret this decision. I don't know what else to do.

What does your doctor say?

Yes, time to call the doctor

Thanks, everyone. I see my surgeon on Friday. I know that seems so far away, but being it's a 2 1/2 hour drive it's the best I could do. It was a little easier keeping fluids down today but still can't tolerate the protein shakes. Hopefully things are finally starting to get better!

I had a similar thing and had to go in it was a stricture I'm doing great now hang in there krydmo

Thanks @@msleslie!

You are welcome let me know what your doctor says!

Are you still on pain killers? I learned from my husband's RNY (years ago), he dehydrated b/c of the hydrocodone. When we pulled him off that, he was able to start keeping things down. I worked hard to stay clear of the hydrocodone after my surgery because of that.