Can I get an answer PLEASE why do I feel like this???

[Kwiseman80 0]

:bored:I had surgery on April 30 and I am now on mushies. But lastnight I had small cottage cheese. This morning I woke up and I had acid in my throat. I am so scared I started crying and haven't stopped. I called my doctor and he wasn't in his office today. Can my lapband slip early??? Is this normal???

[monkeymama 0]

Deep Breath!!! Sounds like some reflux. Did you eat cottage cheese preop? If so, what effect did it have on you? I started mushies recently as well and they weren't sitting right with me (especially the ricotta cheese)- So today I went back to puree type foods with some chicken that I chewed until it was almost puree and I feel better.

[Kwiseman80 0]

Thank you for responding I thought I was doing this Thread all wrong. Well no I didn't have a problem eating it. But for some reason I can't use the bathroom at all. Can I take a laxative to get things moving??? I at refried Beans w/red sauce at 10 am and I still feel full. Could it be the red sauce lurking in my throat???

Edited May 13, 2010 by Kwiseman80

[pixistix 1]

Not sure about the reflux, but I can recommend a taking a stool softener until things start moving again.

Hang in there. Surgery is a big shock to the system, but it will get better.

[Zena28 0]

Didn't your doctor prescribe Prilosec OTC? I had to take it for 3 months post op. I had no reflux in pre op testing and didn't have any problems after either. I hope you are feeling better. I really recommend also staying away from the spicy foods for a few months. I tried the spicy stuff and it didn't sit well in the beginning. But now spicy stuff is great for me. Also, the stool problems drink that Water at least 8 glasses a day I know it is hard, but it will really help. Also, remember your used to going to the bathroom more often. Now you don't eat near as much:-) Hope this helps:smile2: I am one year out today is my 1year BANDiversary.

[Puritychild 0]

I didn't potty normally till like a week and a half post op. Get lots of fiber! I wouldn't worry about the acid, i think it's normal.

[BetsyB 9]

You feel like this because you just had surgery to place a band around your stomach. Our incisions may be tiny,but there is still a good deal of disruption involved.

Your body is responding to that disruption. What you feel is normal postoperative discomfort.

Give your doctor a call--or check the literature he gave you--to see if he recommends an over-the-counter antacid.

You'll feel so much better---soon!

[sandylane 0]

I took Prilosec OTC for several months just like the other person said. Also, try Surfak, it's a stool softener that was recommended to me after surgery. Stay away from anything spicy for a while, let things get settled first. Relax and good luck.

[clhendrix2 0]

My Dr recommended Gas Ex to help with the gas pains. And to get the bowels moving again Milk of Magnesia or Miralax The MiraLax is a tasteless powder so you can mix it into any liquid, I put it in my Protein Shakes.< /p>

[Chloe1982 0]

Milk of Mag is good. I used strawberry flavored and it worked just as the bottle promised! Lol.

[JeweI 2]

I didn't have a bm until I got to the mushies stage. I wasn't uncomfortable though. I just had pain from the hernia repair. There should be an emergency # you can call to get ahold of your surgeon. Mine gave me a special cell # reserved just for this. Don't be hesitant to call. You hired him and paid him alot of money. I don't want to tell you what to do cause I am not a doctor.

[Kwiseman80 0]

Wow thank ya'll so much everyone. Today is a new day and I have had a bowel movement and I feel awesome. Thank you for the support...this website has been wonderful and I love it!!! :w00t: