I was starting to feel somewhat normal

[Queen P 112]

Surgery date 12/17. I was starting to feel ok then all of a sudden I have pains in my belly the big incision.. my muscles ache a little. ..I also had my gallbladder removed at the same time.. the pain was gone from that woke up this morning and it hurts in that area. I have lost 20 pounds so far. 6 pre 14 post. Not eating much everything feels so heavy get nauseated when I eat even my two tablespoons.

[JackieBrown 183]

Have you checked with your doctor? The pain and nausea might be expected, but your doc should be able to help you with the nausea. Mine gave me a prescription for a liquid medication that really helped to keep things down. Are you drinking enough liquids?

[Queen P 112]

No I haven't. .but I will call him today! Probably not drinking enough either...but today the Water feels better on my belly...thank God

[JackieBrown 183]

Great! I found that regular Water didn't sit well with me for the longest time. Someone here recommended Whole Foods' electrolyte water, and that was a lifesaver for me. I bought it by the case (10% discount!) and drank around 2 liters (or quarts) a day. It was a long softer on my tongue and seemed to soothe me, for some reason. Anyway, it's worth a try. Keep posting on how you're doing.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Any of the non-cal Water flavorings (Mio, Crystal Lite, etc.) help the Water go down easier, too.

You're doing great!

[MrsMurky721 130]

Each day should be better than the previous. If you have sudden extreme pain in your belly area I suggest you call up your surgeon's office to let them know. It could be nothing or it could be something! There's nothing to lose by calling

[snowbound 60]

I had bilitial hernia repair also so I have a large incision it been 7 months I still have some pain my doctor told me it normal takes about a year t heal it's a major surgery I have lost 80 lbs good luck feel better

[Queen P 112]

Thank you all so much for the encouragement and advice. It truly helps tremendously!