Ist Day Out

[PurricanChick 0]

So I got back from the hospital today had my vsg done yesterday, had some complications due to a hiatal hernia that was found during my initial preop endoscopy testing...

I seem to be ok I guess. Im experiencing some tightness in abdomen which im hoping is normal. Im sipping on my Water...having my occasion 4oz of apple juice and 4 oz of chicken broth but I have to say the gas is killing me

after drinking anything I get these gurgles its really bad. My stomach makes all these weird noises but I cant burp. Is that normal? How long would you say it takes to get back to feeling halfway normal?

Im doing pretty good otherwize have only been nauseaous once or twice really have NO appetite my mom literally sits and watchs me to make sure im not dumping anything out lol.....

anyone want to share thier post op diets with me....having done this procedure in Colombia they arent as extensive on instructions. I know i have to include Protein in my diet and use it in place of my scheduled broth time but other then that sip my water.... drink my juice.....and keep on truckin?

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

If you can tolerate Protein shakes, you do need to get some Protein in there.

Dr. Aceves has us on 10 days of clear liquid which includes Isopure. It has quite a bit of protein in it. Most people don't like it though. After that, 10 days of full liquids, Protein Shakes, Soups, and yogurt. Then 10 days of mushie or soft foods.

Are you going to have to order online or do you have a store where you can purchase Liquid Protein? I started 2 threads regarding this. One is rate your liquids, and another one is where people order different samples of liquid Protein drinks.

[DownInSocal 12]

My stomach gurgled and I couldn't drink much of anything on the first day. Sounds normal to me!!! Congrats.

[gms1972 0]

My stomach too, gurgled after every sip, and I felt a tightness after every sip. I am 7 days out and it has definitely improved. It actually improves everyday. My big wow today was that I had 4 oz. of the high Protein Tomato Soup and it took me 45 minutes to finish 5 oz....I was SO FULL. Congrats on getting through the hard part. The other thing I would recommend (as a patient, of course, not as a doctor) is the sooner you can get off the pain meds, the faster you'll feel back to your normal (mentally) self again. GOOD LUCK!!!