5 days post op, HORRIBLE reflux

[nurseab24 0]

Hi all I was banded on Wednesday 1/13. I was sent home on Thursday but had to be readmitted on Friday due to nausea/dry heaving and dehydration. I came home yesterday. Ever since the surgery I have been having horrible reflux. I did have reflux before the surgery but it was well controlled with my medication. I am still taking the medication but I can feel the liquids coming back up into my throat. When it hits just below my sternum I get a a very sharp pain that last a few seconds then goes away. This happens several times an hour. Please tell me this will go away!! BTW the did do a upper gi and said that everything is going through the pouch just fine. I am only on liquids and Protein Shakes at this time. I am taking Nexium

[BetsyB 9]

The only reflux I've experienced (banded on the 12th) was related to a combo of stoma swelling and a Vicodin that took up residence in said constricted stoma.

Be sure you're taking very small sips of the liquid you drink, not using a straw, etc.

[nurseab24 0]

I am hoping that maybe my stoma is just still irritated and swollen from the surgery and the all the dry heaving I did the next day.

[BetsyB 9]

I am hoping that maybe my stoma is just still irritated and swollen from the surgery and the all the dry heaving I did the next day.

Are you doing Clear Liquids? That might give your poor tummy a chance to rest and heal.

[Bree99 1]

I, too, was banded on the 13th and upon coming home and trying a Protein Shake for the first time, became horribly nauseous. Bending over and other movements set it off. I took phenergan and was able to proceed with the Protein. I still need the phenergan and wonder when I won't. I think we must try and be patient as we heal. I believe it will be worth it in the end.