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I also just started the puréed phase, so far I've had SF applesauce, yogurt, cream of wheat, and an egg. I am also looking for ideas! I first had applesauce and my stomach gurgled and I could feel it churning! It was so weird, I'm not hungry so I don't even know when to eat and how often. I have noticed today that my stomach has a tiny bit of pain after eating, maybe I'm eating it to fast? Or is my stomach just trying to figure things out?

Ok I had my sleeve and hiatal hernia repair done 2 weeks ago. Everything has been going good, but yesterday I started to have stabbing pain in the middle of my chest. I know this is related to the hernia, but is that normal so far out of surgery? And has anyone else experienced this? I hadn't had any pain in my chest like this until yesterday. The pain comes and goes, occurs sometimes when I drink, sometimes after, and sometimes just out of the blue. How long does this last? What is the average healing time for a hiatal hernia repair? I have my follow up appointment with my surgeon on Thursday and plan on asking all these questions and more but this pain is no joke! Any insights would be appreciated.

Yeah I'm thinking I might need to go back on my Prilosec going to call the surgeon if the pain comes back and see what he says.

Yeah the pain I felt yesterday was worse than the surgery pain! If it comes back I'll be heading to the urgent care, but so far nothing today....I'm just hoping it stays away, since I am still on liquids (kinda afraid what it will feel like if it starts when I start puréed foods!)

I knew after surgery my Gerd could become worse or go away but I guess I didn't realize that it could change places and be so painful! I was told not to take my Prilosec unless I have heart burn, so I am wondering if I should take my Prilosec and see if that helps, if it comes back. So far today I haven't had any pain, just a little discomfort after swallowing liquid.

So I am confused. My plan says no more than 2-5oz of liquid at a time, but I need to get at least 64 ounces of liquids down including my 45-60 grams of Protein. How do I only have 2 ounces at a time but also meet my goals? Anyone else having this confusion? My post op plan is no more than 2 ounces every 15 minutes but my total liquid is 64 like you. I was told it might take a few weeks to even get to that total, which it has. But they told me to count all liquids towards the total goal. So I add all my liquids to reach try to reach the 64 total ounces and I try to get as much protein in (still haven't gotten more than 50 in a day) Hopes this helps...just keep sipping!

So I had my surgery a little over a week ago everything is going good for me but my spouse had surgery on Tuesday and when cleared yesterday to sip liquids was able to get in some water but not much before dry heaving. Very nauseous all day, dinner came tried a sip of everything and ending spiting up the warm decaf tea. So my spouse had to stay in the hospital and this morning threw up again! I know it’s the nausea but how can they get rid of it since they are already giving zofran and it’s not helping! Any one else have this problem? How long did it last?

Matt Z thanks for the suggestions, spouse was released Thursday, ended up being the pain meds causing the nausea. All is going good now! Thanks

Yeah isn’t crazy the stuff staff can say!!! Congratulations on your surgery! My spouse just had it on Tuesday but had to stay in the hospital last night again, can’t barely keep water down and very nauseous. So when the day nurse brought in the evening nurse to introduce her to us she asked (while my spouse was dry heaving mind you) so do you think you’ll be able to go home later tonight? My reaction are you kidding me?! Can’t get any liquids. I can’t believe the nurse even asked that question!! If sent home would be back in er or hospital in a few days dehydrated dumb dumb!!! Another fine example of they should know better!

I wondered the same thing!!! I have taken two dosages of miralax (since I can't poop and haven't since surgery day) and today I finally pooped but it was hardly anything! Is that because I'm not really intaking much or is it just not working for me? I still feel like have to go. (I am only 4 days out)

I'm 4 days out and I have pain also on the left side (lower abdomen) not really sure why? I've only been able to drink (sip) one ounce every 15 minutes when I'm awake and I've been walking around the house every couple of hours. Could the pain be from sleeping on my side? I wasn't able to the first couple of nights, but the last couple of night I have slept part of the night on one side or the other. I only feel the pain when I sit up, get in/out bed, lay flat, and try to bend over. I just want to know if that's normal?