Day 4 Post Op

[suzjag 107]

Help? Is there anyone at my stage? What r u eating/drinking? How does it feel going down? I also had a hernia repair so I'm wondering about discomfort level and amount able to be ingested. I absolutely love this site thanks for any info.

[totlyspld 5]

I'm a few days a head of you. They also repair a hernia on me as well during surgery. My stomach did not really hurt after surgery, what was the worse was my shoulders and all the air that was pumped into me for surgery. I am now on the modified liquids and everything everything seems to be going down with no problems. I will admit though I am still taking 1/2 dose of pain meds since I tend to sleep on my stomach.

Good luck! Lets stay in touch.

[suzjag 107]

Can u feel the liquids go down? Mine kinda feels like it hits a "rough" patch and then some discomfort when it hits my stomach. What do u think? I'm also taking my pain meds.

[suzjag 107]

Oh and BTW your so right the gas trapped was the worst part, I was actually vomiting air!

[MinaT 669]

I had surgery June 4th and I still remember the pain when sipping, and I remember feeling it go down. I was in the hospital 5 days and I had a hernia repair and adhesions removed. I also think I have scar tissue between my esophagus/stomach and I believe that's causing me issues.

Even now when I eat something I have to be very very careful to chew it up until nothingness because it feels like it gets trapped right before the esophagus goes into the stomach.

This is mostly due to complications during surgery though, but I do know it gets better.

If you are attempting to drink out of a Water bottle, may I suggest using a one ounce med cup, a shot glass or a small glass. Pour the Water into it. You end up with less air by taking small sips. One ounce med cups I was able to get 3 sips were one ounce.

It does get better, I promise you.

[MsBarbieKing 1]

I too am exactly 4 days post op today--I had the hernia repair also but he said it only needed 1 stitch so I don't think it was too bad. I'm taking Prevacid solutabs to prevent acid, are you?

I am burping and feeling pressure after every sip and I'm re-learning how to drink. I love drinking Water and I'm used to just opening a water bottle and chugging but Oh No, that's not gonna happen anymore!

I don't think I'm having trouble with the hernia repair, I think it's the new adjustment to our tiny new sleeve

and how little it takes to fill it up. I' know I'm not supposed to drive but I had to make a short trip out today and I actually got dizzy walking back to the car---Guess it was dumb of me to go out but I look normal and feel pretty good so of course I pushed myself.

Feeling some twinges now and then inside---I think things are getting re-positioned, etc. Ive only been taking pain med at night to help me sleep---he only gave me Tylenol/codeine which is practically nothing but I took some today after my outing when I felt the twinges.

I'm drinking my Protein shakes , Water, and juice diluted with water. I got some VitaminWater Zero today and a friend brought over frozen yogurt last night. I guess it was kind of cheating but I had some--I let it really melt first but I think it gave me gas so I had trouble falling asleep. I think all this trial and error is teaching us so much---I'm just gonna try to get my 3 shakes in each day---haven't done it yet but need the protein!

Keep in touch---you're my anniversary sister!!

[suzjag 107]

Ms. Barbie So excited to have an anniversary sister. And thanks sooo much your comments are right on, that's exactly how I feel. Would love to exchange posts during this journey . Suzie

[Izuri 428]

I had my surgery on the 26th this month, so we may have been on the same date. I also had a small hiatal hernia repaired at the time of surgery.

I am feeling much better today. I still am taking my pain medications on and off as needed. I am able to walk around with a lot less pain, but I still am having gas quite a bit. Gas-X strips are my best friend. I am sleeping most of the night now, waking up maybe once with pain. I can't sleep on my side, but am okay on my back.

I do sometimes feel like my medicine gets stuck right above my diaphragm for like 5-10 seconds. It's uncomfortable, but then it gurgles and goes down.

I am eating mostly strained creamy soup/pudding/jello/protein shakes/broth/juice...having a hard time getting in all my Protein and I'm a little dehydrated so I'm trying to convince myself to sip sip sip Water.

My stomach/intestines are pretty much the noisiest things ever right now - they gurgle and growl constantly.

[suzjag 107]

Thanks so much u guys I feel so much better knowing that u guys are feeling the same things I am. More to come