I had my surgery on December 22, 2016 so I am a little over one month post-op. I ended up back in the hospital for severe dehydration and nausea and they released me with no new medications. I have been having horrible gas pains since the day of surgery and even with Gas-X and Pepcid being taken regularly, it hasn't subsided. I have met with 2 surgeons and a dietician and they're all telling me that I kind of have to just deal with it for now. I get nauseous every time I eat, then I continue burping until I feel like I have to vomit and end up dry heaving. The problem is that I'm so miserable. I had to withdraw from all of my classes for the semester and I've taken weeks upon weeks off of work. I don't know what to do anymore. It seems like nothing is helping. Any suggestions?

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What are you eating? Have you cut out dairy?

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Just had my surgery Feb. 2 now the pain I'm feeling is from JP drain starts in front where incisions are and travels to right side towards my back. Is this normal or should I be worried?

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I am having a similar reaction. Gas-X and Alka-Seltzer don't touch it. I'm not vomiting but get nauseas. I was sent home with nausea meds to be mixed in with apple sauce. Unfortunately, I am having a bad reaction to anything with fruit and any dairy. My food intake is 1/2 cup of something at lunch and the same with dinner, with only a cup of tea for breakfast. I am miserable.

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Hi,
How are you guys feeling?

I am three weeks out and I am in the same boat with gas pains all the time.

Are you walking? That really helps alleviate gas post-surgery. As well, make sure you're drinking at least 64 oz of water/fluids a day.

Helena I also was hospitalized for severe dehydration and spent almost a month there with part of it in intensive care. I couldn't eat or drink which of course caused the p obelisk. My doctors prescribed Protonix and Sucralfate for the acid and stomach. They are a Godsend! Regular acid blockers didn't work for me and believe me I tried them all. I am able to eat anything except milk and sugar products as they make me nauseous. Now I don't regret having the sleeve!

Helena I meant to say caused the problem but auto fill got me!