One week post-op with severe reflux and bile

[dmich108 0]

Had the VSG on 10/24. Was doing fine, until today. Woke up with severe reflux. Eating yogurt didn't help. Drinking Water made it worse. Spoke to surgeon's assistant, finally, and was told -- ready for this -- I'm not eating enough. First time in my life I've been told that. I've been "eating" Greek yogurt, about 4 teaspoonfuls at a time; drinking Protein Shakes, about two hours to get down 4 ounces; a little bit of chicken broth; and water. Anyone have any ideas what more I can try to eat at this point. I don't get to introduce food until around Thanksgiving.

[endless80 697]

Water Water water

Protien is important but hydration is more important. Especially at this stage.

[endless80 697]

As far as food goes, liquids, Water, dilluted apple juice, muscle milk Protein Shakes are decent, water, water, water, sugar free popscicles, crystal light, thin Soups strained of any chunks and of course, more water.

[beckyj1383837862 0]

How long were you in pain? I'm afraid something is always wrong. I just had my surgery Tuesday and was discharged today.

[dmich108 0]

what a difference a day makes. I took some Carafate, which works much better than Prilosec or Prevacid, and that got my stomach to "calm down". then I ate more. now I feel much, much better. so my surgeon's assistant was right; I wasn't eating enough. now I will eat every 2 1/2 hours and drink in between. seems to be a great schedule to follow even after food is introduced back. can't get hungry that way!!