I one week out and everythiby I drink feels like a dagger my stomach. One sip of luke warm water equals excruciating pain. All I am having is water and protein shakes. I'm eating tums like they're candy and I take nexium twice a day. Is this normal and how long till it goes away?

Don't know about the knives bit..Call your doctor..Yes the nexium helps but consult the doctor..Good luck and feel better soon!!!

yes, call your doc!

I had horrible pain and it was reflux. It's best to let the professionals get you sorted :-)

Hi.

That knife pain, tell me, is your tongue White in color and looks like a yeasty paste? if so, you have Thrush.

I had this so bad that when I swallowed, It felt like knives going down my throat and into my stomach.

I was on two different types of antibiotics to clear this. I was also out of work for 2 weeks due to this pain.

Hope this helps.

Annamarie

That's doesn't sound normal. Yes you should call your surgeon. Also if you don't already have one ask for a prescription for a PPI.

I was told for the first few days to avoid bevs that were too hot, or too cold, as they can cause cramping.

So did you call or go to the doctor???

So did you call or go to the doctor???

I called him and he said it was normal that's why I asked you guys for advice. I'm just hoping it will get better. Thanks for checking on me

:-)

I am 1 week and 1 day post op and I too have a sharp, the your breath away pain. It only lasts for a few seconds but happens often. I just assumed it was spasms from having hiatal hernia repair.

My pain was terrible. Subsided greatly at two weeks. Try to rest and hang in there.