8/6/10 Nissen Fundo and Hiatal Hernia Repair (Lap)

I'm experiencing the typical aches and pains (shoulders, NG tube) but overall I'm feeling very well! NG tube was removed this morning and I've had a few clear liquids with no problem. I'll be discharged after lunch and am anxious to get home. The doctor is leaving a script for nausea and pain.

At my consultation a month ago, he said I could return to my desk job in one week. Today however, he wants to see me in 1 1/2 weeks so sounds like it may be two weeks before I return.

Thanks for listening and I look forward to hearing from others. Hope you don't mind if I have questions. Thanks and take care.

Pam

Kitt, I think it's a bit early too. I'm going to talk to my boss and request another week.

Pam

While I'm taking Vicodin for pain, it's not relieving it all, especially the back/shoulder areas from the gas. I'm belching a bit. I made some soup from miso, which caused gas and bloating. I should've figured that out prior, since it's made from soybeans.

So, I'm sticking to clear liquids for two weeks and rest, and listen to my body like you are saying.

Thanks for letting me ramble. Take care.

I got that shoulder tip pain too after my endoscopy. I was in hospital at the time due to acute pancreatitis. The nurses gave me some tramadoe for it to start off with then heat packs. I tried so hard to cope with it and then ended up crying so they gave me some morphine. That finally eased the pain for me. It is a very painful thing so I do feel for you. I was lucky enough to only need that one shot of morphine and then when I woke up from that all the pain had gone.
Hope you feel better soon.

I have a question related to the liquid diet. Have any of you liquified an entree in the blender, such as a BLT, enchilada, slice of pizza, etc.? I'm compliant with my liquid diet, but am seeking more variety in taste. I blended egg drop soup for lunch and it's pretty good!