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Still pain when I drink water. No problem with oj, milk, etc. taking my meds with water almost made me pass out with pain. I don't know what the issue is.

Edited October 25, 201411 yr by layknee

Still pain when I drink water. No problem with oj, milk, etc. taking my meds with water almost made me pass out with pain. I don't know what the issue is.

Have you tried G2 or power aid zero? Does it hurt every time or just at first sip? I know I cramp at first sip in the morning and the pills make me feel so full each time I take them. I have a big pill for my gallbladder so that must be it for me. I hope you start feeling better soon. One more question, have you tried sipping warm water?

Wow, I am so happy for all you on here. I had surgery on October 22 and am still in the hospital. I have terrible nausea and have been getting medication around the clock. I hope to go home in the next couple of days. Right now I am experiencing buyers remorse.

I had a patch behind my ear that helped a lot in the hospital. But when I got home Thursday it was HORRID. I bawled and bawled and had more moments of remorse than anything! I called the hospital Thursday evening, they said just sip 30 mils of Water each hour through the night and then call the Dr. in the morning. He said to be sure I was taking my omneprozol, it reduces the acid in the new stomach. Plus, he added another med to get rid of the acid. I hope you're doing better!!

I picked up my nausea patch at the pharmacy today and got the last odds and ends I will need at the hospital and when I come home. I have sf Popsicles, sf jello, some broth, yoghurt and cream soups. I think I am ready! I even went to Macy's and got 3 new pair of comfy pj's. 4 more days!

I picked up my nausea patch at the pharmacy today and got the last odds and ends I will need at the hospital and when I come home. I have sf Popsicles, sf jello, some broth, yoghurt and cream soups. I think I am ready! I even went to Macy's and got 3 new pair of comfy pj's. 4 more days!

You are all set!! Whoohoo! 4 days!

Have you tried G2 or power aid zero? Does it hurt every time or just at first sip? I know I cramp at first sip in the morning and the pills make me feel so full each time I take them. I have a big pill for my gallbladder so that must be it for me. I hope you start feeling better soon. One more question, have you tried sipping warm water?

ive tried it all. I'm tired of hurting. And I refuse to go back to the ER.

Edited October 25, 201411 yr by layknee

@@layknee have you tried decaf hot tea?

Whew! I'm like a new person today. ( mostly) :-)

In fact, I am HUNGRY! Like, the kid's lunch was killing me. I didn't quite expect that.

And then my dad texted me and said he was slaving over the hot stove making scalloped potatoes and corn pudding for dinner. Oh my land. I want some chewable food so bad!

I went right out to the kitchen and make some de-caf coffee and put my unjur.y vanilla Protein mix in it, hoping the protein (which I haven't been getting any of) would help fill me up. It didn't taste that great unfortunately, but my belly is full after a few sips. But dang, scalloped potatoes?! *sigh*

speaking of my dad...remember I only told him about the surgery 3 days before and told him I didn't want one word of judgement from him, expecting no communication from him for quite a while. Well, he texted me the day before, and even came to see me in the hospital! I was shocked!! And he's checked on me each day too. My mom said all he said was, "It was her decision, I don't have to like it." Alright then! That works. :-)

My lovely 21yr old daughter knows how crazy insane I go when the house is a mess. And by a mess, I mean cluttered, because during my nesting time last week, I got it nice and clean! But as we all know....that doesn't last long, especially with 5 kids around! So anyway, she took it upon herself to clean the house for me today! Oh my goodness, what a blessing. I even piddled around and picked stuff up and folded some laundry. Then I decided to get adventurous and my 8yr old and I did a walk around the block. Whew, pooped me out good! What beautiful, un-commonly warm weather we're having here in iowa. Love it!!

Layknee--but what if something is actually wrong inside there? :-( You poor thing!

Please go to the er. Maybe a different hospital, or call 911. I mean I would. Just be safe love. @@layknee

At a wedding reception right now and you guys would be so proud of me! I'm starting to feel a bit of hunger finally for the first time in 3 weeks!

I didn't want people to ask questions at our table so I put some extra food on one side of my plate that was really for my husband. There was such a good spread that I actually had some good options which was a nice surprise.

Over the course of the afternoon/evening I've had:

1 deviled egg, 3 bites of pulled pork no sauce (went down surprisingly well) and 4 (thankfully overcooked) green beans

Laykee- what temperature is the water? I definitely have more difficulty with colder drinks.

Still pain when I drink water. No problem with oj, milk, etc. taking my meds with water almost made me pass out with pain. I don't know what the issue is.

You may have already answered this and if so I'm sorry for repeating, but what is your Dr's exchange saying you should do?

Layknee. Warm fluids or at least room temp is better. I think your surgeon needs to be more involved with your care. Are you able to call him or text him? Maybe he has a answering service. Your health is very important & under no circumstances should you be put off after a major surgery. My 2 cents.

Layknee. Warm fluids or at least room temp is better. I think your surgeon needs to be more involved with your care. Are you able to call him or text him? Maybe he has a answering service. Your health is very important & under no circumstances should you be put off after a major surgery. My 2 cents.

ive tried room temp. warm soups and cold smoothies work. I can eat. I've had puréed mashed potatoes, even puréed turkey burger. My protein shakes are fine. Skim milk. Orange juice sometimes. I want to drink water so bad. I begged the bariatric surgery team to let me go home Thursday. I promised the senior resident I would call if it didn't get better. I don't know why I have cramping in my chest when drinking water. I'm going to try "thick it" in my water to maybe help me tolerate it.

They took an X-Ray and a Cat scan Wednesday but I can't have contrast because of my iodine allergy. I go back to clinic on Wednesday.

Edited October 26, 201411 yr by layknee