Ian Victor's Nissen recovery

Ian

Melt it down and milk it with Greek yogurt lol where there's a will there's a way.
I'm craving salad :(
I had right rib sin yesterday don't know why has never ad pain on the right it's ok today
Ali

Your be able to eat the middle lol and suck the chocolate I've eaten melted chocolate ok
Ali

Same as that lol
Mine is chocolate and cheese and I've eaten both lol
Ali

Update-- I think that I'm moving past the peak swelling. I have noticed that in the last 24 hours food is moving more smoothly through the wrap. It's still a tight wrap, but I'm having fewer incidences of food getting hung-up in the wrap. I'm hope that this is a good sign. Still struggling with gas, but I imagine the that will improve with time. I can burp, which makes me feel good about my prospects of resuming a normal diet in the next 2 months.

Sorry to hear about your illness, bummer on top of recovering from nf. I hope you clear up soon!

Thanks all for your kind words. I'll get better. The antibiotic will knock out the sinus infection. My eating improves each day-- food get's stuck less often. The swelling is decreasing.

Bill-- Yes, the complications from the intubation tube never really went away, so I'm glad that this is now being addressed. The swelling is definitely decreasing and I feel less pain and abdominal tension. My doctor did point out that my immune system isn't at its peak due to the body repairing itself from surgery. Consequently, I'm more susceptible to illness right after surgery.

I have had chocolate...it was wonderful! I bought myself a really nice expensive bar from the gourmet grocery store and it was worth every penny. I still have half in the fridge.

I am still really worried about drinking carbonation.
I was never a pop drinker, but I miss beer a lot.

Wine burns my stomach too much after surgery. Take er easy.

I sure hope my doc okays me for Sprite and chocolate. I never drink--Sprite and chocolate are my only vices. If you have a doctor approving alcohol at day 17, surely I'll be allowed a carbonated beverage by October 8th. That'll put me at the 6 week mark.

How are the rest of you feeling about your surgeries?

Ian, I asked my doctor when he felt I could try something carbonated yesterday (day 17). He said anytime, I'd know after several sips whether I could tolerate it or not. He also said keep using the GasX as needed.

I never had chocolate restrictions, I don't know why that is restricted for others. I don't know if it supposedly causes gas or reflux, is acidic or what. I've asked in the past but don't think I got a clear answer. I also did not have any caffeine restrictions. I was ok's to drink coffee from day 1 post-op. I've been drinking it since a few days post-op without any problems.

Yes - GasX will help, and fast! I use the chewable tablets.

I didn't know chocolate was acidic, that explains it then. I didn't have problems with acidic foods, so that explains why I did not have those dietary limitations post-op, either.

I hope you are enjoying your weekend. :)