Post-Operative Setback

[ebbygirl 5]

I had surgery on 7/25. The next day I had my upper GI test and failed as the Fluid would not go down my esophagus. I am still in the hospital. I've been on steroids for several days to reduce the swelling in my esophagus. I spit up a lot of saliva and foam. The doctor won't allow me to start on fluids until I can stop spitting up. Has anyone had this problem? I'm desparate for some answers. Thx.

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

I'm sorry to hear your going thru this, hopefully some great people in here can give you some answers. I haven't experienced any complications. My thoughts are with you!

[ebbygirl 5]

I'm sorry to hear your going thru this' date=' hopefully some great people in here can give you some answers. I haven't experienced any complications. My thoughts are with you![/quote']

Thanks the encouragement.

[desertmom 297]

My fluro didnt want to go in and I did vomit it all up.Had to do it again and it took 2 hours of walking up and down for it to start going down.I was spitting Foamy blood for 24 hours.The next day only foam and day 3 I was fine but couldnt even sip anything when I went home.Sipping 5 ml a time every half hour over the next 2 days and by day 5 I was ok.

You must be very swollen and the cortizone will help with that.You are in the best possible place you can be at the moment,the hospital.Just try to relax and sleep a lot.

Please keep us informed on how you are doing.Hope you are better soon.

[ebbygirl 5]

I never expected to be in the hospital this long. But you are right, I'm in the best place I can be. Thank God for the Olympics. Makes the time go by quicker. Thx again.

[Pookeyism 1,143]

Have they kept up with your blood sugar levels with the steroids? Have they checked for an pre-embolism or swelling due to stretching or tearing? have you had another esop?

Are you allergic to anything? are you retaining noticeable amounts of Water and also, keep using your breathing gadget they gave you, and if you are coughing from your lungs, bring it to their attention ASAP...

Sorry for what you are experiencing. it gets better. Good luck, God bless, and green energy headed your way!

[ebbygirl 5]

Thanks! Will talk to my nurse. I appreciate any prayers u can send my way. Trusting on the Lord is hard but when u get down to it...it's all I have. Thanks to vsg talk. You are all so very helpful.

[Pparrisss 46]

God knows exactly what you need trust in him he has his reasons and you will be in better health SOON!

[ebbygirl 5]

Thank you my new friends. Amen.

[desertmom 297]

Thanks! Will talk to my nurse. I appreciate any prayers u can send my way. Trusting on the Lord is hard but when u get down to it...it's all I have. Thanks to vsg talk. You are all so very helpful.

Ebbygirl,trusting the Lord is all we ever need.I will pray for you as well.

xxo