Does eating food feel good again ?

[sofianoemi 16]

I am 2 months post op and have bad heart burn and makes food not enjoyable .. was wondering does food ever become enjoyable again ? But just in smaller portions ?

[joatsaint 2,814]

Most of my indigestion/cramping with meals went away by 6 months. There were some foods, like whole wheat bread and pineapple - high Fiber foods, that still caused some mild cramps.

By 1 year, I could eat nearly everything with no complaints from Frankensleeve.

At 2 years, there are only 2 things that Frankensleeve sometimes complains about - baked chicken and Taco Bell taco sauce (the version you can buy at the grocery store - I've never been to Taco Bell since surgery ).

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I'm still in the honeymoon phase at 3½ mths out but right now food just serves a different role in my life. I'm okay with eating just enough to fuel me. As for your gas pains, have your doctor prescribe you something. I've been on generic prilosec since day 1 post-op. It took some trial and error but I have the timing as to when I need to take it down.pat now. I tend to get acid in the afternoon/early evening so I take 1 40mg pill around 2 -3pm and I'm usually fine.

[sofianoemi 16]

Thank you so helpful I feel some days I can eat more and I feel fine then other days I cant eat as much and I get painful reflux but I guess it is all part of the healing process xxxx

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

That reflux is not good and can cause ulcers. Please call your doc or buy prilosec/omeprazole or gas x strips over the counter. Figure out when the acid is the worse for you and take it 30 mins before eating. I also used tums chewables if it still occurred but my doctor increased my dosage from 20mgs to 40mgs and that seems to have taken care of it.

[sofianoemi 16]

Yea the doctor gave me tablets for atomach ulcers I have to take for 6 months after surgery but never anything for heartburn I will be asking though thank u xx

[vsg_candy 20]

Great post - I have been thinking the same thing.