6 Days Post Op

[VSGSherry17 3]

I'm 6 days Post Op and have some discomfort and "cramping" when my shakes and broth go down, BM today (6 days out)....anyone else feeling this??? It gets pretty harsh sometimes.

I feel like my liquids used to go down smoother without problems when I first got discharged. I couldn't sleep last night. The grumbling & cramping did not let up and I was supposed to go back to work today. Feedback please?!

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[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

I have near constant pressure in the center of my chest that is agrivated when i drink anything. My dr office says that it is pretty common and usually is the result of the acid. They recommended any kind of acid reducer that i could tolerate. Omeprozale helps but tbe crushed pills make me gag. I am looking into getting liquid omeprozale, but it requires a prescription even though you can get it otc.

I am also 6 days post op.

[magicianbeautician74 26]

Try thinning your liquids, or heating / chilling them. Most often it's one little picky thing, and a simple temperature or texture change makes all the difference! Play around with it, as every one of us seems to be different. That should soon be subsiding a bit in its own each day as well.

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[VSGSherry17 3]

I've been taking Prevacid daily since being discharged but the cramping is nagging. Even when I'm not drinking and between meals it attacks me and then leaves within 2-3 seconds. I will ask my Dr about Omeprozale! Sometimes I get lucky and my warm chicken broth soothes my aching sleeve

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[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

I've been taking Prevacid daily since being discharged but the cramping is nagging. Even when I'm not drinking and between meals it attacks me and then leaves within 2-3 seconds. I will ask my Dr about Omeprozale! Sometimes I get lucky and my warm chicken broth soothes my aching sleeve

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Liquid omeprozale has to be made by a compounding pharmacy according to the reseach and pharmacists i have talked to, which is why you need a script.

The worst part for me is getting that food/pill caught in your throat felling along with the chest pressure. Pure torture.

[VSGSherry17 3]

I didn't take my Prevacid today after reading your reply LOL...I will tomorrow but will call my dr office for a RX. Is the omeprozale helping you? Does it minimize some of the chest pain? Tonight was really for me to be around food while feeding my toddler. I couldn't even watch her chew because my mouth was watering. My period started 3 days post op and I have 2 days left. This is gonna be a toughie!

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[VSGSherry17 3]

Try thinning your liquids, or heating / chilling them. Most often it's one little picky thing, and a simple temperature or texture change makes all the difference! Play around with it, as every one of us seems to be different. That should soon be subsiding a bit in its own each day as well.

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Icing my Premier shakes really made all the difference today. Thanks ????

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[facebro29 272]

I've had this as well. Now that I'm 8 days post op I can tell I can take bigger sips of drink without having the heartburn feel or bubbly feel. Feels so nice not to have that!!

Try drinks etc at different temperatures. I found warm things go down more. Drinking at room temperature helps as well. It will get better

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