Heart burn/gas feeling in throat/chest

[sabrelouise 3]

Hi everyone! I had surgery 5 days ago and I keep having this heart burn/gaseous feeling (especially while I'm eating). I know they put gas inside me to do the surgery but all that feels like its gone. Is this normal? Also how long did it take the port cite to heal for most of you? Thank you for your support and time!

[NaNa 878]

What helped me post op, was taking chewable GasX, walking, and if you are experiencing burning, you may want to ask your surgeon for a PPi, like prevacid to control the acid.

Also,my post op meal were 1st week Clear liquids and full on day 4, and then week 2 full liquids and week 3 were mushies, also I did not eat no more than about 2-4 oz of any food to avoid any type of pain.

You have to go slow in the beginning while healing.

Good luck

[sabrelouise 3]

Thank you so much! I'm on the same diet. Just added full liquid type foods such as fat free pudding and light yogurt. I've never had acid reflux before but this seems to make me have more. I have also been walking and you're right that does help with the gas pressure and soreness. I will keep up what I'm doing then. Just wanted to make sure it was normal. Haha

[kll724 3,055]

Yup, like Nana said. Try gas-x tabs that melt on your tongue, and walk as much as you can bear. I walked in the house when I was by myself, and outside when I had someone to walk with. Best wishes. Karen