Heartburn (I think?)

[Iggy 0]

Hi, everyone!

I've been lurking here for about 2 months, and I really appreciate everyone's posts. They have been so helpful now and also when I was trying to decide on the surgery. Well... I took the plunge. Eight days ago, I had gastric plication surgery with Dr. Corvala. Everything has been going really well. No problems to speak of until...today. Today was my first day on full liquids plus chewable vitamins and Calcium. I had a couple of spoonfuls of yogurt, coffee w/ Creamer, and creamy soup--all for the first time. And all day my stomach hasn't been overly happy with the change. Has anyone found that they got heartburn or stomach pain/discomfort when you went from clears to full liquid?

Thanks for any thoughts!

Alex

[genepha 47]

Hi Alex,

Are you on a PPI?

I know that stomach acid can sometimes cause problems that you are describing

especially fairly soon after surgery. Your new tummy has been through a lot so

it's probably gonna me noisy until it gets used to its new life!

I haven't had plication yet so hopefully, some experienced plicationers

can help you out.

Hope you feel better

genepha

Lapband removal, plication scheduled 2-7-11

[melanieleigh 1]

I had plication surgery this last Monday, the 10th, by Dr. Abril in Mexicali. I had a very easy time of it so far, no pain discomfort and my stomach seems to feel very happy. Today, since things have been so good, I decided to try some yoplait yogurt VERY slowly, a few bites and no problem, no discomfort, no heatburn. I felt satisfied and concerned a little that is was that easy. I never had acid reflux before and I never got hearburt or indigestion either, did you have those problems before? I kinda want to think that maybe your tummy is just sensitive right now. Try only intoducing one new item a day and slowly, instead of several, that way you will know which one is the culprit. Good Luck!

Hi, everyone!

I've been lurking here for about 2 months, and I really appreciate everyone's posts. They have been so helpful now and also when I was trying to decide on the surgery. Well... I took the plunge. Eight days ago, I had gastric plication surgery with Dr. Corvala. Everything has been going really well. No problems to speak of until...today. Today was my first day on full liquids plus chewable Vitamins and Calcium. I had a couple of spoonfuls of yogurt, coffee w/ creamer, and creamy soup--all for the first time. And all day my stomach hasn't been overly happy with the change. Has anyone found that they got heartburn or stomach pain/discomfort when you went from clears to full liquid?

Thanks for any thoughts!

Alex

[Iggy 0]

Thanks, everyone! I am on a PPI for the next 3 weeks. I didn't have much indigestion before my surgery. I am hoping it's just my stomach getting used to its new life. The pain is kind of stabby and like a stitch you get when running. It's under my left rib. It comes and goes. I think I read another post about plication people getting that a few weeks out. Maybe my tummy is just an over-achiever and doing it early!

[lauraleigh 1]

Thanks, everyone! I am on a PPI for the next 3 weeks. I didn't have much indigestion before my surgery. I am hoping it's just my stomach getting used to its new life. The pain is kind of stabby and like a stitch you get when running. It's under my left rib. It comes and goes. I think I read another post about plication people getting that a few weeks out. Maybe my tummy is just an over-achiever and doing it early!

hey Iggy I jad the plication done on the 5th of JAnuary by dr.corvola too.I am having troubles going to the thick liquids from just broth and Water.I am sure it will come.I too also have that "stitch" like pain under my ribs. i was told it was from over doing the walking and exercising so i have quit doing that and the pain is residing little by little.

[Iggy 0]

hey Iggy I jad the plication done on the 5th of JAnuary by dr.corvola too.I am having troubles going to the thick liquids from just broth and Water.I am sure it will come.I too also have that "stitch" like pain under my ribs. i was told it was from over doing the walking and exercising so i have quit doing that and the pain is residing little by little.

Hi Laura--

I had surgery on Jan. 6, so we're really close! Although I'm sorry to hear that you're having the pain too, I have to admit that I'm relieved someone else is having it. I haven't been exercising yet, but I'm encouraged by what you've been told. It doesn't sound like the docs think it's serious. Mine is getting better day-by-day too. Friday (my first day on full liquids) was the worst, and every day it improves. Good luck to us!

Alex