Sharp pain in middle upper abdomen 4 days out

[AmberB88 3]

I'm trying to take slow sips. Drinking different things. And am trying to eat small amounts of yogurt. I am 4 days out from gastric sleeve.

Having sharp pains in the upper mid abdomen which sort of feel like hunger pains. But really intense. It only happens for like 5-10 seconds then goes away. It knocks the breath out of me for a second.

I'm just wondering if this if normal or if there's something I can do to help this from happening.

[Lola4rmKona 82]

Hi Amber, I was sleeved Tuesday the eleventh and was in the hospital two days because of similar pains and nausea as well as vomiting. Turns out my surgeon said my case was due to left over gas from surgery and gerd as I was not taking my omeprazole due to surgery. I have restarted now that I feel a bit better. I am unsure about the yogurt as I am not allowed soft food yet, just liquids. We are still early out and our pouches are super swollen. Your tummy might not be tolerating the thickness of yogurt. I have even heard about people who became lactose intolerant after surgery. Please double check with your Bariatric Surgeon and Team. They will guide you the right way per the diet they put you on. On another note, I have found some great juice options with 15g Protein each on the Bariatric Pal Store here that will help if you are still having a hard time with Water. It is helping me a lot as I cannot stand water right now but I also do not want to return to hospital for dehydration:( I stayed 2 days and it was not fun. Will not be going back if I can help it! Good luck to you dear. Aloha [emoji16]

[AmberB88 3]

I was sleeved the 11the also! Ya in going to see if I can get my primary doc to rx some liquid Omeprazole. I've been using the Insides of the capsules but it's so gross I can't tolerate well. If was also in the hospital for two days from vomiting.

I can't believe I've read that people are tempted to eat this early. I don't even want go drink! I am trying to make sure I get the liquids and I think your right on the yogurt. I'm gonna just stop that since it seems to be making it worse. Thanks for the advice!

[Lola4rmKona 82]

You're welcome and I totally agree on how others are able to eat this early. It's a chore just getting liquids in! Lol. I have found using those tiny plastic 2oz cups to pour my Water every 15 minutes helps. Hope you feel better soon

[SandyToes143 64]

If you eat too fast or drink too soon after eating you can have that feeling. Could be that...