Day 4 Problems

[criney 6]

I am having problems with stabbing pain every time I eat or drink anything. I have tried hot, cold, and room temperature drinks. I have tried runny mashed potatoes, refried Beans, yogart, snd Popsicles.

I am barely drinking 16 oz a day and that is hard. I feel helpless. I called the doctor today but he was in surgery.

I am taking Prilosec and Pepcid ac and I am walking a lot. What else can I do??

Carol

[2bsmallagain 156]

Where did you have your surgery?

[Enerfina 50]

i went thru the same thing to, my problem was that i was using a teaspoon to eat n every time i ate it hurt as u described the nut told me i needed to be using a baby spoon because it was the right bite size. after that everything went down fine.. after the 6th day.

[criney 6]

I had my surgery at Princeton in Birmingham, Alabama.

I use a baby spoon and a sippy cup. I take extremely small bites. My doctor just called and said to just do liquids this weekend and sip, sip, sip. He said if I start running a fever to call him back.

I am open for suggestions. This is really making me upset. I wonder if something is wrong.

Carol

[2bsmallagain 156]

Maybe food was introduced too soon. You will run a fever if you have an infection so if your not feverish then you are probably fine in that area. I would stay away from anything except liquids for a few days at least.

[Liberated Sleeve 148]

I think she had surgery on this last Monday? I imagine food would hurt right now for sure.

I was sleeved on March 5 and he still has me on liquids, I can do the Protein shakes but no foods.

Hope you get better soon!

[5DoxieMom 87]

Yeah, probably too much too soon. My surgeon has me on liquid Proteins for 4 weeks. I'm 5 days out, and have the pain you describe it I take one too many sips....

[2bsmallagain 156]

Please keep us updated on how your doing.

[criney 6]

I am worse today. I still have a stabbing pain when I drink and my stomach gurgles. My stomach feels like it is cramping alot. The doc told me to keep drinking, no mushies this weekend. I have had 9 oz so far today and 1 Popsicle.

My stomach feels bloated and I just don't feel good. My husban is getting some Gatorade to see if that helps.

I don't know what else to do.

Thanks!

Carol

[desertmom 297]

I had it too,your stomach is most likely still swollen.It might change quickly or slowly.Tiny sips.I had to do a visual of how much 1 oz is.And then drink it in 18 minutes...salty warm stuff goes down easier,like broth.Put a little in your mouth then let is kind of trickle around your in your mouth,over your teeth and then swallow.(like you would swallow your saliva)..it is such an insignificant amount it doesnt hurt.Oh,and the only things that goes down even almost ok is a bit of diluted broth and strangely enough some tea with a bit of milk.I also cannot drink Water as it causes a lot of acid.

Be patient,try different things.I think I am now telling myself this as I am still struggling just like you.Hope you feel better soon.If not,go to that dr to be checked out.Better safe than sorry.

xxo

[EnjoyingWhoIAmBecoming 16]

I hope you start feeling better..sending hugs your way

[2bsmallagain 156]

If the food irritated your stomach it is probably inflamed and will take a little longer to heal. Just sip slow like desertmom suggested. It will take a littel time for the swelling to go down. Are you running a fever at all?

[criney 6]

Thanks for all of the advice. I am not running a fever but I am worried about all of this. I feel like maybe this is not normal. I really hope this is going to be ok.

[2bsmallagain 156]

I am sure you are worried this is a scary situation. I was also told peppermint tea soothes the sleeve. It sounds grose to me but might be worth a try.

[criney 6]

Now I have a fever.