MoAndrews

I look forward to -crossing my legs -shopping for clothes in stores other than Ashley Stewart and Lane Bryant -having more energy to do more physical activities -having sex with the lights on or during the day -being able to fit under those safety lap bars on amusement park rides -no more back pain from these heavy breast -no longer being the "fat friend" -hiding from cameras -feeling sexy and confident -walking up steps without getting tired I could go on and on but mostly I want to be happy and healthy.

I have the same issue which I also didn't have before surgery. I take chewable Pepcid to give me some relief. Can't wait until my Drs appt Monday. Hope this isn't a permanent issue!

Congrats and keep up the good work!

Nate I can see how that would happen. I actually ate a 1/2 of can of vegetable soup today which took me an hour to eat it but it was heaven. I just can't wait to get over this hump and thanks for the meds info :0)

OMG I love you all for the responses!! I thought I was the only one going through. I did have a 2nd swallow study which showed that my stomach drains extremely slow but my Dr wasn't worried bc at that point I was only 1 1/2 wk out from surgery. I will ask for meds for the nausea because that is one of my biggest struggles. It's funny bc I feel most sick when I'm in a car or immediately after I eat something I can't move. My worry was about not being able to get in enough protein but ill do what I can until I can get in more. I'm so happy for this app to have ppl in my situation and have such a large support group. I got out for the first time yesterday and that alone made me feel better. I started out all wrong from seeing everyone else's post. My surgery was 4/20/13 and I was in the Hosp for 1 wk bc the Morphine was making me sick and I coyldnt keep down liquids. I didn't really have much pain after the first day and I told them to take me off the pain meds. I typically don't even take Tylenol so my body wasn't having it. After being out of the Hosp for 2 days I was back for dehydration. I stayed another week which is when they did the second swallow study. Now I can gulp down water which is a far cry from where I was. Chicken broth soothes my stomach. I get all my vitamins in. I didn't buy a scale bc I didn't want to turn into an addict checking everyday or multiple times a day LOL. Last I checked I was down 10-15 pounds I can't remember. My follow appt is 5/15/13 so ill find out officially then. I'm new to this so I'm still learning but I want to get to know ppl and stay plugged in.

I am having the same problem!!! I will be 3 weeks out on Wednesday. I have a hard time keeping things down. I take antacids because I have developed some type of reflux/gas issue since the surgery. I can't keep down any protein shake, mix, powder of any type. I have the inflavored unjury which I add to my chicken broth but it gets so boring after a day or two. I'm really missing eating. I have tried vegetable soup and got down like 2 spoonfuls of the broth and 4 noodles. The sugar free popsicle are too sweet. For some reason since the surgery EVERYTHING is super sweet. I also have a hard time with my own saliva getting foamy and then it comes back up after while. Getting a little discouraged because it seems like ill never be normal again and have questioned my decision. I can't wait to get past this phase because my current diet consists of water, chicken broth, and unsweetened tea. Pls help if anyone has any advise.

I am 2 wks post op and I am really struggling. I had to stay in the Hosp 1wk bc I couldn't keep down liquids. After I was released I was back in the Hosp 2 days later for dehydration. I'm now home and getting in enough liquids my issue now is getting in my protein. I don't drink milk and of all the protein powders/drinks I've tried I can't stomach anything. My stomach seems to be hyper sensitive and everything makes me sick. Does anyone else have any problems with nausea and when does it go away? Help pls bc I'm feeling very discouraged and wondering if I did the wrong thing.