3 weeks out & not doing so well...

[Jenn D 4]

I had my surgery about 3 weeks so & I'm still stuck on liquids. I'm having a hard time keeping liquids down & any meds I take. My problem seems to be, I have a lot of mucous stuck in my throat so I gag on whatever it is I take in. I've had a barium swallow done so it's not coming from my stomach. I'm just so frustrated & feeling very down because it's taking a lot out of me. Has anyone ever had this problem? I've tried different allergy meds & nothing works. Waiting to hear from my surgeon as I write this but I'm not expecting much...

[fyre_storm 1,412]

Are you sick? Maybe you have a minor cold? I would try sipping slower and crushing up the meds?

[RichardVST 20]

Wow! Sorry to hear that? I hope that your MD is being supportive. I am 1 1/2 weeks out from surgery and feel essentially fine. I need to drink slowly, especially Water. I have no pain. My MD gave me liquid vicodan when I cam home. Didn't really need it, but used it all up because it felt great and sleep was awesome. You might want to try that? Good luck.

[SmilingEyes 29]

i was told to get rid of mucus you can drink hot tea or hot broth to make it go away.. maybe you can try that. sorry to hear of your troubles!

good luck

[erp 2,016]

I had the worst mucus! Coughing right after surgery was so painful but I had to expell it. Lots of clutching a pillow to my side while I coughed. The incentive spirometer is also important to help clear your lungs, frequent walking helps too. Keep your Dr. informed if it becomes chronic.

[babyleaf 15]

I had my surgery about 3 weeks so & I'm still stuck on liquids. I'm having a hard time keeping liquids down & any meds I take. My problem seems to be' date=' I have a lot of mucous stuck in my throat so I gag on whatever it is I take in. I've had a barium swallow done so it's not coming from my stomach. I'm just so frustrated & feeling very down because it's taking a lot out of me. Has anyone ever had this problem? I've tried different allergy meds & nothing works. Waiting to hear from my surgeon as I write this but I'm not expecting much...[/quote']

Jenn, I am 2 weeks in and also can only tolerate ice chips....everything else comes up....I foam at the mouth all day...it's really un attractive....I had my appt with doctor today and he said if by next week I am still not able to hold anything down...we will do another gi test and he will put the tube down to confirm I am open.....hope it doesn't come to that....are you stuck on liquids or just Water.....if u can have flavors. And tea and birth, I am jealous ...I can't even hold that down:(

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[Jenn D 4]

Jenn, I am 2 weeks in and also can only tolerate ice chips....everything else comes up....I foam at the mouth all day...it's really un attractive....I had my appt with doctor today and he said if by next week I am still not able to hold anything down...we will do another gi test and he will put the tube down to confirm I am open.....hope it doesn't come to that....are you stuck on liquids or just Water.....if u can have flavors. And tea and birth, I am jealous ...I can't even hold that down:(

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The only things I'm able to tolerate are broth, popsicles, Water & Vitamin water zero. I've tried moving up to applesauce & pudding but I have so much phlegm in my throat it's hard. My surgeon put me on Reglan today to see if it helps. Next is doing an endoscopy to look down my throat. I'm having a tough time so I can only imagine what you're going through. Hang in there...

[theshrinkingchef 61]

I tried drinking Pickle Juice and it helped a lot. I read online about it. Apparently it's the vinegar in it that helps. It really did help with mucous.

[Lyrakl 15]

I'm three weeks out too, and on purees. I get mucous when I eat too much. I just figured this out yesterday. I was having a real problem swallowing Water and my doctor had me try crystal light. For some reason that works better in the beginning he said. I hope you feel better soon.

[theshrinkingchef 61]

Pickle juice! Lol! Try it! It really helps! I felt like a slobbering dog.

[babyleaf 15]

How yo doing jenn?

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[EweLewz 107]

I was 3 weeks post op last Friday. I accumulate mucous by simply eating Protein shakes and Soup. Typically I can simply expel it, but I go through a coughing spell in the afternoons. I don't know what that's all about. No complaints really, though I experienced heartburn today, for the first time since my surgery...eating absolutely nothing differently.

I am still working on getting into a groove regarding eating anything that isn't liquid based.