pre-op in massachusetts. looking for a buddy

[starr1202 38]

Was that the soonest they had?

[teeny1202 71]

No pre op diet and the soonest they had was next week but i couldn't take that one

[jillian109 15]

Wondering how everyone's making out? I am seeing streeter Tuesday for my LAST appt! Scheduled for 18th of sept. can't wait. Want to hear everyone's experience. Here's a petty question -- are the rooms at Tobey private? :0)

[teeny1202 71]

Hi the rooms at Tobey are not private there are two people to a room. I was sleeved Wednesday August 28 by Streeter. did wake with both a drain and a catheter. They weren't that bad, just annoying.

[starr1202 38]

Wondering how everyone's making out? I am seeing streeter Tuesday for my LAST appt! Scheduled for 18th of sept. can't wait. Want to hear everyone's experience. Here's a petty question -- are the rooms at Tobey private? :0)

Good luck it will be here before you know it. I had only seen one private room but the staff there are just beyond excellent I didn't have a drain thank goodness they are so uncomfortable to sleep with. I ended up with 2 for my leak surgery though.

[jillian109 15]

I never remember reading anything about a drain? Catheter doesn't bother me. I had them

For both c sections but why drain some and not others? I guess I should ask on Tuesday....,anything else I should ask?

[starr1202 38]

I had Kruger I was never told about a drain either. I had my drain because I had a leak but I do know others have a drain for their original surgery. If I think of anything else I will let u know

[teeny1202 71]

I never thought to ask why i had a drain but i got the impression that Streeter does it with all his vsg patients. My roommate was a rny by Streeter and she did not have a drain

[jillian109 15]

Soooo teeny? How goes the battle?

[teeny1202 71]

Its going. My only major issue at the moment is my heartburn. Starts to really bother me late afternoon and then just gets worse. Have seen every hour on the clock because i wake up with a choking feeling and cough and usually end up throwing up at least once a night. But don't let that bother you otherwise i feel great. Went for followup today and down around 15 pounds in just under a week. Water is harder than milk but that is because of the gerd always have had a hard time with water. But i figure if i am on a liquid diet then everything i take in should could towards my water intake for the day so that's my story for this evening

[jillian109 15]

Great! Keep up the good work! I was at the office today too! Funny huh? Small world. Are you taking Prilosec or pepcid? Ask them to call you in a rx for the liquid Prilosec. I'm not convinced crushing the tabs is acceptable. Called the company and they said no crushing, chewing or cutting. Ever. Will bring up at hospital. Because the release of the tab is compromised you may not be getting enough coverage later in the day. Good luck!

[teeny1202 71]

Well here i am just past two weeks post OP. Spend another few days in the hospital over the weekend. I couldn't keep anything in, between heartburn nausea and vomiting i drive to er. Apparently i was not only dehydrated but barium swallow showed that the bottom of my stomach was swollen so it was taking forever for everything to pass through. Which in turn was causing the vomiting every afternoon/evening. Had 48 hours of just iv fluids and can now keep down clear fluids no problem and most full fluids also.

[jillian109 15]

Hope it gets easier! I don't want to run into you Wednesday when it's my turn! Keep sipping and walking!

[starr1202 38]

Well here i am just past two weeks post OP. Spend another few days in the hospital over the weekend. I couldn't keep anything in' date=' between heartburn nausea and vomiting i drive to er. Apparently i was not only dehydrated but barium swallow showed that the bottom of my stomach was swollen so it was taking forever for everything to pass through. Which in turn was causing the vomiting every afternoon/evening. Had 48 hours of just iv fluids and can now keep down clear fluids no problem and most full fluids also.[/quote']

Barium swallow oh my gosh I feel bad for you I'd rather have another surgery than drink that stuff

[jillian109 15]

Hey teeny - are you doing better??