PiggyPantsPaige 10 Posted September 11, 2012 6 day post op & I cant get but 1 spoonful of food down per setting! I have a SEVERE stabbing pain lasting a few seconds every 30 seconds for an hr! I can take A sip or two with the same affect Is this normal?! Im lucky to get 15 grams of Protein in a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AliveAgain 283 Posted September 11, 2012 Yes, it can be normal. But to be safe, I'd call your surgeon for advice. I was on liquids for almost two weeks, not sure what foods you're allowed on your plan at day 6? Might be too soon? My doctor gave me a very low dose of Ativan to help with esophageal spasms (anti-anxiety type medication). It helped during the healing phase! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lsereno 2,525 Posted September 11, 2012 Any severe pain (especially one that is getting worse as time goes by) warrants a call to the Dr. That's what they are there for. Lynda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PiggyPantsPaige 10 Posted September 11, 2012 Im allowed creamed Soups, pudding, Jello, thinned malt o meal...anything creamy or liquidy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allnewme 262 Posted September 11, 2012 Call your surgeon, you are probably having spasms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AliveAgain 283 Posted September 11, 2012 How fast or slow are you taking them in? Do you see a difference in temperatures? Sometimes warm tea went down better than room temp or cold liquids, sometimes vice versa. Are all the severe pains in the chest/rib area? Usually in the abdomen it's gas or incisional healing. Still if it's with anything you try, I'd call your doctor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shayrec 12 Posted September 11, 2012 6 day post op & I cant get but 1 spoonful of food down per setting! I have a SEVERE stabbing pain lasting a few seconds every 30 seconds for an hr! I can takeA sip or two with the same affect Is this normal?! Im lucky to get 15 grams of Protein in a day. I have the same thing going on. I'm 11 days out. Every bite, every drink the same pain. Mine is still from swelling, but definitely check with your doctor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PiggyPantsPaige 10 Posted September 11, 2012 What causes spasms?? Is it normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PiggyPantsPaige 10 Posted September 11, 2012 Its my actual stomach cramping up! I've tried warm, cold, room temp regardless it happens I dont even want to eat or dink anymore! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robynluevano 85 Posted September 11, 2012 I would call your doc! He is the judge on what is going on!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shayrec 12 Posted September 12, 2012 Its my actual stomach cramping up! I've tried warm' date=' cold, room temp regardless it happens I dont even want to eat or dink anymore![/quote'] Paige. I feel your pain girl. It's just such a hassle to even try to eat or drink anything. My dr says it'll get better. I hope it does for you as well, what does your dr say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sukki harvey 1 Posted September 12, 2012 6 day post op & I cant get but 1 spoonful of food down per setting! I have a SEVERE stabbing pain lasting a few seconds every 30 seconds for an hr! I can take A sip or two with the same affect <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Is this normal?! Im lucky to get 15 grams of Protein in a day. Gas X Strips! They liturally saved me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rybecca20 160 Posted September 12, 2012 6 day post op & I cant get but 1 spoonful of food down per setting! I have a SEVERE stabbing pain lasting a few seconds every 30 seconds for an hr! I can takeA sip or two with the same affect Is this normal?! Im lucky to get 15 grams of Protein in a day. I have the same issue and I am 6 days out. They say it's the swelling so give it time and I feel I'm gonna die from dehydration or just give up on it all.private message me maybe we can do this together Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PiggyPantsPaige 10 Posted September 12, 2012 Paige. I feel your pain girl. It's just such a hassle to even try to eat or drink anything. My dr says it'll get better. I hope it does for you as well' date=' what does your dr say?[/quote'] I have my first post op appt tomorrow sooo guess Ill find out :/ Hopefuly your doctors right! Its gettin old Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imworthit 156 Posted September 13, 2012 How did it go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites