midnightmama

I had VSG and hiatal hernia repair Jul 30 2012, and this week has been quite the roller coaster. The major issue I'm dealing with is heartburn, reflux, indigestion and belching that does not want to come out. Last night it was SO bad, that my belly was totally distended, unomfortable, and squished my lungs. Today is slightly improved. Has anyone else had this experience? I am unable to tolerate Protein in my Clear liquids. I thought maybe that is what set me off on this path. I mixed unflavored whey isolate with sugar free lemonade, and it was beyond putrid. It was absolutely disgusting, and I cannot bear to look at another protein right now. Maybe the lemonade did it, the acid? Today Ive decided to drink room temp Water, and diluted gatorade to keep hydrated in hopes that my stomach will continue to calm down, and I will try to resume protein intake tomorrow. The whey protein isolate shakes were tolerable at best pre-op, for the sheer fact I could chug them and be done. I felt so prepared prior to the surgery. I took my time and sampled lots of different products and thought I could handle this part. Doing my best to remember that its still early, and that my stomach has to heal and that in a few weeksI'll be feeling much better, but its hard to keep sight of that when im in the throws of post-op misery. Anyone have suggestions?

Thanks for your replies everyone. Good to know I am not alone. I will ask my surgeon first thing tomorrow morning about getting on prevacid or something similar!