DavisP

Hello, Thanks for taking the time to read. I need help and encouragement. I have A LOT going for me and up until last week that included how I felt post op. I started on pureed foods and had a bad reaction to some turkey. So much so that my stomach is still feeling sore a week later . It hurts really bad. Now when I eat I feel every bite, it's so off putting I don't want to eat. Anything. But if I don't eat, obviously I'm weak, and also the acid gets really bad coming up into my esophagus. So bad I can hear it! And it made my voice horse over the weekend. I've contacted my doctor who has advised me to up my PPI to 2X each day (Lord I don't want to have to do that for the rest of my life). I actually had the procedure that was supposed to curb acid reflux...I felt it was working until last week. I switched back to eating Soups and broth and popsicles. I am terrified of eating meat now and that makes me really sad. From someone who is/was addicted to food to someone who is literally afraid to eat, it's a true mind f**k that is making me sad. And i'm not a person who regrets things - I was hopeful the weight loss would help stop the acid, which is like living a slow death IHO! I've lost 30lbs, happy to be looking better, but I do not feel better. I haven't had a natural bowel movement, all facilitated by laxatives that leave me sluggish and dehydrated and pooping all day, so much so I have to stay home from work. I'm holding hope out for the future, but suffice to say, i feel just as bad pre-op, as I do now. I do not want to live like this.

Thanks everyone for your replies, I think these tips will help. I just have to tough out the discomfort until I heal. Last night was rough...no more laxatives, stool softeners and prune juice only. Also, trying 2 PPIs today, antacids like Tums DO NOT work for me.