I have been having so many heaving. I started on mashed potatoes very mashed. Then I went to eggs now I'm just trying stuff I'm hungry I eat about every 2 hours. My family had pizza an I had some it started bad stomach pains but I'm hungry I can't stick to the diet plan. I went two weeks all liquids an now I'm a week an a day out an I'm hungry for more food an I'm weak I try it but I could only eat a little. But I feel like this was wrong I like food I just need a tool to help me but its not helping much as I thought I can eat solids a week out help

I did have a hernia I was on a med for acid reflex. So I should go back on it?

I'm surprised your surgeon didn't prescribe a PPI post-op.

I did have a hernia I was on a med for acid reflex. So I should go back on it?

I wasn't taking anything before surgery, but my surgeon put me on PPIs post op. Call and ask about this, but it seems like if you needed them before you still might.

Only thing he gave me was pain meds an something called promethazine for nausea

Definitaly call your surgeon and ask about a PPI. If you can't get a prescription, you can go to pretty much any store or pharmacy and buy the over-the-counter dosage. I get the over-the-counter generic of Prilosec (omeprazole). I take one in the morning and one in the evening each day and that keeps my acid in check. You could start off with just one per day (evening is probably best) and see how that goes.

Definitaly call your surgeon and ask about a PPI. If you can't get a prescription, you can go to pretty much any store or pharmacy and buy the over-the-counter dosage. I get the over-the-counter generic of Prilosec (omeprazole). I take one in the morning and one in the evening each day and that keeps my acid in check. You could start off with just one per day (evening is probably best) and see how that goes.

I was going to recommend the same thing. Start with 20mg and go up to 40 if needed. It really will make a big difference.

I can only take liquid medication?

I'm taking Pepcid complete twice a day.

I can only take liquid medication?

The omeprazole pills are tiny and I was allowed to start taking them immediately post-op.

I can only take liquid medication?

It just means OTC is not an option. Your doctor can prescribe a liquid PPI.

What about the leg cramps mine stopped a long time ago but now there back an there terrible

@@stephnichols -Did you have them before WLS? I neverhad any leg cramps. It could be your electrolytes are off. Coconut Water, gatarade oe bananas might help.

You should call your doctor with your conerns. They may recommend something else or bring you in for a follow up.

What about the leg cramps mine stopped a long time ago but now there back an there terrible

I've had leg cramps my whole life. Mine are due to potassium deficiency and dehydration. Make sure you are getting your Water and some electrolytes.

@@stephnichols ... we were taught by the surgeon and the NUT, you are allowed to open the prilosec or crush whatever other PPI you get and add it to your protein shakes or whatever other mashy food you are allowed. You dont have to swallow the pill. I just learned this last night , I wasn't aware either that it was ok to open prilosec, but it is.

Best of luck .. and just advice.. stay away from pizza.. that's a long time out before you will probably be ok with that.

@@stephnichols .. in the same meeting we learned that leg cramps are common and it's probably a combo of potassium and Water deficiency so get yourself a potassium Vitamin crush it or open it and add to a shake or food and obviously water water water.

I have been having so many heaving. I started on mashed potatoes very mashed. Then I went to eggs now I'm just trying stuff I'm hungry I eat about every 2 hours. My family had pizza an I had some it started bad stomach pains but I'm hungry I can't stick to the diet plan. I went two weeks all liquids an now I'm a week an a day out an I'm hungry for more food an I'm weak I try it but I could only eat a little. But I feel like this was wrong I like food I just need a tool to help me but its not helping much as I thought I can eat solids a week out help

I'm sorry you are having so much trouble. Unfortunately you seem to have bad info. Did you spend time with a nutritionist? I know the plan is different from doctor to doctor so I am just going to tell you about the plan I am on. My surgery was 3/19/2015 so I am one week out. You should probably be on the full liquid diet. That means 3 meals a day that consist of about 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of very thin food. Protein is key so yogurt, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, cream soup made with milk, as such. In between meals you should be drinking 4oz protein shakes. Three a day. Drink all day. 64oz of no calories fluids. You can do this! If you drink your fluids & follow the plan 100% you shouldn't be so hungry. Definitely contact your nutritionist if you have one. Good luck & it's not to late to start over.

Edited March 27, 201511 yr by NewgirlfromMd