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Posted 11/16/2010 8:58 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry to butt in here, but I had the wrap 5 days ago!! So far so good, but that dang shoulder pain is killing me. I did leave the house yesterday finally to see a movie but was so uncomfortable sitting for that long...

Do you have issues with esophageul (sp?) spasms? I had them before the surgery, and still have them now, even more ... but the reflux is gone gone!

Diana

Posted 11/16/2010 1:18 PM (GMT 0)
Joy, I'm okay!
I woke up to an emergency evacuation this morning! It wont stop, but after 14 days, I figure this could take hours and we should consider this to be progress. Goodness knows, it took long enough in coming.
I wish it didnt hurt so much. The cramps are terrible but I'll ride this out. I think I maybe just needed a few days off the pain meds for it to happen - and maybe that's how this came to be....
Right now I'm laying down trying to catch my breath.
Thank GOODNESS I'm home alone!
On the bright side - I feel like I've lost at least 5lbs in the last few hours....I bet I could close my belt a notch tighter. LOL

Whoo Hoo!!!!

Cat
Posted 11/16/2010 1:22 PM (GMT 0)
dianadunk - that pain happens to all of us.
WALK - walk every hour - walking helps it the way nothing else will but I also found relief from menthol pain patches you can get at the pharmacy over the counter.
The more you move, the less it will hurt though I remember at day 5 it was still the only thing I could think about.
I'm still not able to sit in a chair long enough for a movie at day 14.... but I think it's great that you tried it!


The spasms happen to everyone - try taking all of your drinks at room temperature. I found it cut WAY back on them.
Cold seemed to set it off the most but warm drinks weren't my friend either. They needed to be room temperature.
You'll get used to it....but every day will be better than the one before it and it's not going to hurt like it does now in a week....
It'll get better every single day. : )

Dont you love not having reflux!!?? Isn't it wonderful??!? : )

Pleased to meet you!

Cat
Posted 11/17/2010 12:15 AM (GMT 0)
Glad that you're better, kitty. I was really worried about you.

Welcome, diana. Be sure to start an introduction thread. We don't want you getting lost in Kitty's thread. :)
Posted 11/17/2010 12:16 AM (GMT 0)
Cat,

SO glad Fort Knox got to movin'! I am also better today. I made it through work and a 30 minute walk afterwards. It's amazing what 2 quarts of Gatorate can do!!!
Posted 11/17/2010 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
AND I am eating my first "real meal" since surgery: grilled fish and a baked sweet potato. YUM! The surgeon told me I could start eating these things a few days back, but the diarrhea kept me from tryin it. I am also cleared to begin eating bread, but still a little cautious about that. I am ready to go back for my follow-up Thursday.

NW
Posted 11/17/2010 12:22 AM (GMT 0)
Make sure your bread is toasted. Soft breads will get stuck until around week 12.
Posted 11/17/2010 3:52 AM (GMT 0)
She's right - at least if it's like rice.
I tried a bite of rice today - just plain rice - and I chewed but it still got stuck - ow, ow, ow.
I wont do that again for a while.
Your meal sounds wonderful. I tried fish the other day and it went down okay but it upset my stomach when it got there.
That's the tricky part now, isnt it? Knowing what you can eat even when you CAN swallow it....which is still sort of a toss up....
OR maybe you're not having that problem?
Good thing we're typing and not talking, I'd have to shout over my tummy noises.

You sound like you're REALLY getting better.... I envy you. lol I tried to go grocery shopping and pushing the cart hurt so much I had to sit in the car and cry for a long time before driving home. Now I hurt when I move from doing it.
Going into this in good shapew would have been preferable, I think. lol

Way to go newlywrapped....you're still my hero... lol

Cat
Posted 11/18/2010 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
I should of warned you about the shopping cart, Cat. I tried that, too. Oweee!
Posted 11/18/2010 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Cat,
It sounds like you're doing GREAT! Sorry I haven't been around. It has been pretty busy around our house with our new grandson. We're having the time of our lives!
Keep up the great work...
Denise
Posted 11/23/2010 12:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi girls!
Day 21 starting out rough - my first link with the moon to break since surgery happened yesterday and the cramps are killing me because I'm still so sore but other than that I'm doing great. I have a house filled with people and animals for the holidays. I'm swamped,
Enjoy the new baby!

Newlywrapped, hope you're doing well?

Cat
Posted 11/23/2010 2:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Cat,
Ouch! Fortunately, I was past those issues when I had the surgery. Oh, but I do remember well.
I hope the cramps subside very soon, so you can enjoy your company! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I'm off to start my cooking. My contribution is banana bread, squash, stuffing, pumpkin, apple, and pecan pie,
and homemade rolls. We're partying at my son's house, and it's going to be packed there. Lots of people!
Have a great holiday, and enjoy those tastes of Thanksgiving dinner. The little nibbles are as delicious as the big
platefuls!
Denise
Posted 11/23/2010 5:28 PM (GMT 0)
Ugh, it's a pain I can't wait to be done with. I can stand it, but just barely. Thankfully, since I dont have a cervix, or much of one anymore, it'll be over by tomorrow. Excruciating pain - but only for a couple of days. ; )

I agree! The little nibbles DO taste just as good and I get full so easily that I feel like I've eaten as much as everyone else. I love it!
We're going to my husband's family for their side of things on Thursday and I need to get baking because we drew desserts this year so we're going to do punpkin cheesecake, pineapple cheesecake, coconut creme pie, and an apple caramel pie.
MY husband and I enjoy cooking together....and I love the smells! I'm so looking forward to it.
We had our private family thanksgiving last night here so I wont have to cook again this week as far as regular food goes! lol

Have happy holidays ladies!
Posted 11/23/2010 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
Glad to read all is going well and everyone is making holiday plans.  All I do at the moon these days is howl..........I feel for you !

Hugs,

Kitt

Posted 11/24/2010 12:17 AM (GMT 0)
smilewinkgrin  HI Everyone! I have been so busy that I haven't been able to give an update. I ate pretty good this weekend...ate a mini-burger (took 100 bites, but I got it down) and some Japanese hibachi! Sooo good! However, I seem to have developed a cold/sinus infection since Saturday. It's bad enough when your esophagus is swollen and add throat soreness and swelling! Everything is going well other than that. MD released me for low-impact aerobics, which I attended last night, and am sore today! I am so outta shape loL!

Cat, glad everything is going well with you. If I am picking up on the right cues, I am on the moon this week too! lol! It is sooo great to be eating again, right? I almost feel normal! 

Posted 11/25/2010 12:42 AM (GMT 0)
Oh wow! You're already eating burgers??!? Hibachi too?
I cant get rice to go down. It gets stuck every time I try it, even in small bites.
You're also back to aerobics??!? Congrats!!! WOW!!!!!
You're still my hero! lol

You were right about the ques - breaking your link with the moon does indeed refer to "that time of the month". lol
That was extra added pain I could have done without but thankfully, now that I'm older and have had female problems, mine is done in 3 days or less....of course, it's extra painful, much worse than when I was younger, but at least it's quick. ; )

I do like that I can be more adventurous when I eat but I'm still not eating very much...more than before though - I can eat a whole cup of food now and not hurt from it, depending on what it is, of course.

It's great to hear you're doing so well!

*waves to you all Kitt, Denise, Joy, and newlywrapped*

Enjoy the holidays!

Cat
Posted 11/25/2010 12:54 AM (GMT 0)
Rice is a no-no. It can clump and stick like potatoes.
Posted 11/25/2010 1:51 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Newly and Cat,
You both sound like you're doing great! You're right, Newly...whatever you eat, take your time, tiny bites, chew chew chew!
Joy is right...some things that are soft, and seem to be chewable, just don't do that well. Crispy things are great...I remember
when I was early in my recovery and we went to a restaurant that served bread sticks. I just pulled off the crispy outside of the bread sticks and ate it.
You will be able to enjoy some Thanksgiving treats...just choose carefully, take tiny bites, and don't overfill your stomach!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Denise
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