7 Days Post-Op / Horrible Acid Reflux

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Hey Everyone,

It's been a week since my surgery and today I wanted to update you all on my status since I have joined this site over 7 Months ago.

According to my Surgeon everything went great! My Husband said I was in the OR no more than 50 minutes. He couldn't believe how fast it was. I was released to go home same day (which I was shocked), but to find out later that all lap band surgeries done by my surgeons are all to go home unless there was a problem.

Two days into post-op right after I tried drinking a Protein Drink I have developed very bad acid reflux. I hoped it would pass, but here we are day 7 and it is still bad to where I haven't had any Protein drinks (but 2) in 7 days. Luckily enough I am keeping myself very hydrated. I drink plenty of Water and gatorade and basically have lived off of these 2 drinks since. I have minor discomfort such as bloating and swelling feeling around the incisions, but nothing that is not tolerable. My gas pains are gone and have had them for only a few days. Really the acid producing is unbareable.

My first post-op doctor visit is tomorrow (Thursday) where I will discuss this with one of the surgeons. I have already started myself on Prevacid (its only been 2 days). I really hope this will pass, I didn't expect this to happen to me and I am worried because I am getting NO nutrients in what so ever!

I will keep you all posted on what the surgeon tells me....

PS: A HUGE thank you to my friend Mis73 (Missy) for always being there for me, she has been my backbone through this entire process. My husband and I are very thankful for her. Love ya girlie!!!

-Patty

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Hey Everyone,

It's been a week since my surgery and today I wanted to update you all on my status since I have joined this site over 7 Months ago.

According to my Surgeon everything went great! My Husband said I was in the OR no more than 50 minutes. He couldn't believe how fast it was. I was released to go home same day (which I was shocked), but to find out later that all lap band surgeries done by my surgeons are all to go home unless there was a problem.

Two days into post-op right after I tried drinking a Protein drink I have developed very bad acid reflux. I hoped it would pass, but here we are day 7 and it is still bad to where I haven't had any Protein drinks (but 2) in 7 days. Luckily enough I am keeping myself very hydrated. I drink plenty of Water and gatorade and basically have lived off of these 2 drinks since. I have minor discomfort such as bloating and swelling feeling around the incisions, but nothing that is not tolerable. My gas pains are gone and have had them for only a few days. Really the acid producing is unbareable.

My first post-op doctor visit is tomorrow (Thursday) where I will discuss this with one of the surgeons. I have already started myself on Prevacid (its only been 2 days). I really hope this will pass, I didn't expect this to happen to me and I am worried because I am getting NO nutrients in what so ever!

I will keep you all posted on what the surgeon tells me....

PS: A HUGE thank you to my friend Mis73 (Missy) for always being there for me, she has been my backbone through this entire process. My husband and I are very thankful for her. Love ya girlie!!!

-Patty

Please keep us updated. May God's Grace, Mercy, Comfort and Quick Healing follow you during this time.

P.S. I'm curious on how this will turn out for you and what your Doctor says.

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Surgeon at first looked in my mouth and immediately thought I was dehydrated because my tongue is white and I have constant thirst. I told her I am drinking plenty of Water and gatorade (almost 64 oz). She asked about my urine output and if I was lightheaded or dizzy. I told her I was just a little lightheaded but because I am not taking in any nutrients in 8 days this could be the reason.

Basically she said the band is tight due to swelling that should go down by next week, she offered to take the air out today and I got scared because I am still sore around my incision where the port is. She gave me a prescription for a powder form antacid blocker to see if that works and to come back to the office next week if I continue to have the same symptoms. I was told to to eat some fine mushy foods immediately because I can't do the Proteins right now. Tonight I was told to do plain oatmeal with unsweetened applesauce and make it liquidy, and try to get in 4 ounces. Thus, this might help with the acid that is over producing in my stomache.

Overall, incisions have healed up nicely and I was told I can go swimming