bryan2010

I haven't had any trouble with bowel movements, and still taking milk of magnesia and mylanta to help relieve any gas. Went to the doctor today and he also believes it may be development of lactose intolerance. Funny thing is I have never been intolerant before and have been eating cottage cheese and same Protein shakes for about a week on the mushy diet. Doctor said it could have just started and to cut out the dairy products and monitor any changes. The pain is much better this afternoon, but yesterday was really gut-wrenching. Thanks for the thoughts!!!

Hi everyone. I'm hoping that nothing is wrong but I have started having very strong abdominal pains today. It feels like bad stomach cramps without any nausea or diareah. I haven't had any pain like this so far. I had the gas and soreness for the first week or so and retuned to work this past monday with little to no discomfort and this started out of nowhere today. I have been watching my eating, still in the mushies stage, though I am starting to get my appetite back though. The pain is around my incisions and below into my lower abdomen. I even took some of the percocet from my post op prescription and it is having little effect. Has anyone experienced this, could it still be the gas? I plan to call my Dr. tomorrow but have read that all kinds of different pains are not unheard of. Hoping for some support here. Thanks much!!

Hi everyone. I'm hoping that nothing is wrong but I have started having very strong abdominal pains today. It feels like bad stomach cramps without any nausea or diareah. I haven't had any pain like this so far. I had the gas and soreness for the first week or so and retuned to work this past monday with little to no discomfort and this started out of nowhere today. I have been watching my eating, still in the mushies stage, though I am starting to get my appetite back though. The pain is around my incisions and below into my lower abdomen. I even took some of the percocet from my post op prescription and it is having little effect. Has anyone experienced this, could it still be the gas? I plan to call my Dr. tomorrow but have read that all kinds of different pains are not unheard of. Hoping for some support here. Thanks much!!

Hi everyone! I was just banded last week and everything has been going well so far until day 4 when I am now experiencing problems drinking the protein shakes I was on pre-op. After even a few ounces I feel so full I could explode, get sharp pain in my chest over the upper incision point (heartburn?). I have not had this problem with other clear liquids thus far, even jello or popsicles. When I feel this pain I also feel it intensify if I breathe deeply. I am making them with milk, could it just be that I'm not ready for this yet or something else. I am now having to take mylanta for the heartburn pain which I have never had before in my life. I havent even been taking the percocets for the last two days because there is only mild pain otherwise, but this is stronger. Anyone out there have a similar problem so soon post op? Should I wait it out and continue the meds for a few more days?