male only D Day + 9

[Geo 0]

Everything seems to be ok. I went back to work on Monday (D Day +3) and regreeted it. Stayed home Tuesday, half days Wed, Thurs, and Friday. Plan on a full day this Monday. Followed recommended diet, no problems. I was having a lot of discomfort because of gas. I no longer can burp. I called the Drs. Office and told them I could not burp. They advised me to come right away because they wanted to let some "air" out of the tire. I told them I would wait a week and if it continued to bother me as much as it was, I would go in. As of yesterday, the chest pains from gas are minimal, but still no burp (and I used to be proud of my belches). All in all, I am happy with the way things are progressing. Oh yea, have lost 8 pounds. More later

[Fenton 3]

Gosh, that sounds like an unusual problem - most people seem to report increase gas at both ends! But if the food is going in and staying down, you're clearly not obstructed...

Congrats on the continued weight loss.

F.

[BigJohn 0]

Hey Geo,

I'm 8 days out with similar issues, and chewing Gas-X (look like tums) tablets or Gas-X strips have helped a ton. makes gas (both ends) happen within 2-5 mins of taking.

Goor luck.

[Geo 0]

Gas is no longer an issue, pain is pretty much gone. I used the strips and they did not seem to work as well as the tablets you chew. As of this writing I am D+13 and finally feeling healthy again. Take care guys and thanks for the responses.

[Mickers 0]

I am 6 days out now and have also lost my burp! I hope it comes back. I am finding that I wake up feeling fine jump out of bed and get into something around the house and then run out of steam in the afternoon. Is this how it is for all?

[pilate74 0]

I am 6 days out now and have also lost my burp! I hope it comes back. I am finding that I wake up feeling fine jump out of bed and get into something around the house and then run out of steam in the afternoon. Is this how it is for all?

The energy got better for me after the first week. In fact I walked six miles on my one week anniversary. Tuesday I am going again. I also am able to eat soft foods now and that seems to help.

[Mickers 0]

How long did you wait for soft foods? My dietitian has me changing to mushies at 14 days.

[Geo 0]

I was liquids for 7 days, soft food for 14 days, and then I go on real food. I am on soft food day 10. The term mushies is not apetizing too me, soft food works. As far as energy, I went back to work 3 days after surgery, big mistake. I am on Day 17, energy is returning. Big thing though is that I have lost about 15 pounds so far and I feel lighter, especially getting up in the morning, bending over is easier, just feeling better in general. I have not been able to burp at all since the surgery. I go for my post-op tommorrow. Take care guys.

PS - I go back to the golf course this weekend. I hope this weight loss doesn't effect my swing.