Hey everyone! I’m 2 days post-op from having my lapband to sleeve revision surgery. I’m having a HARD time getting water down and feel like I’m experiencing an abnormal amount of discomfort still. The nurse at discharge told me it was normal, because of the band removal/scar tissue repair as well as the sleeve itself. It’s weird, because the bubbling sensation I get here and there almost feels similar to my stomach growling, but every once in awhile it comes up a a tiny burp...It adds a lot of relief if I can pass any gas this way!! I’ve been chewing some gas-x in hopes it’ll give some relief, but almost wonder if it’s the trapped air causing my issues? No real nausea today except when big bubbles come and go.

Also, my surgeon prescribed meds for acid reflux (I never took it before) and nausea as needed. He said I’d need to take the acid reflux meds for 3mo or so, but it’s in pill form and if I can’t get water down, how am I supposed to get a pill? Anyone else that was given pills to take right after surgery? Did you have any luck? My paid meds are liquid and hard enough...can’t imagine trying a full pill.

Any help or encouragement would be greatly appreciated! I’ve got a low pain tolerance anyway, but I just feel ultra whiney and emotional now! Lol

I am 3 weeks postop. It’s very difficult! I hope you are crushing your meds - very necessary. Don’t be swallowing whole pills at this point. The med for acid reflux should be a capsule that you can open up. I put the crushed meds on a little yogurt to get it down. You can always call the emergency line for your surgeon or talk to your pharmacist. You are getting rid of the gas from surgery. - will take a while. Take care!!!

Hey everyone! I’m 2 days post-op from having my lapband to sleeve revision surgery. I’m having a HARD time getting Water down and feel like I’m experiencing an abnormal amount of discomfort still. The nurse at discharge told me it was normal, because of the band removal/scar tissue repair as well as the sleeve itself. It’s weird, because the bubbling sensation I get here and there almost feels similar to my stomach growling, but every once in awhile it comes up a a tiny burp...It adds a lot of relief if I can pass any gas this way!! I’ve been chewing some gas-x in hopes it’ll give some relief, but almost wonder if it’s the trapped air causing my issues? No real nausea today except when big bubbles come and go.
Also, my surgeon prescribed meds for acid reflux (I never took it before) and nausea as needed. He said I’d need to take the acid reflux meds for 3mo or so, but it’s in pill form and if I can’t get water down, how am I supposed to get a pill? Anyone else that was given pills to take right after surgery? Did you have any luck? My paid meds are liquid and hard enough...can’t imagine trying a full pill.
Any help or encouragement would be greatly appreciated! I’ve got a low pain tolerance anyway, but I just feel ultra whiney and emotional now! Lol

Experiment with water testing what the right temperature is right for your new belly. I'm 4 weeks out and still have to change my temp, style every couple of days.

Did your PPI come in pill or capsule? I use unsweetened applesauce (squeeze bottle) squeeze a little on tablespoon, empty capsule, cover with more applesauce. In minutes pain gone.

The gas release you feel will likely last at least a week and just do what you need to to get it out. Walk, rub belly, back, shoulders.... it's likely still trapped from surgery.

Good luck, I swear it gets easier