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Posted 9/12/2011 10:00 PM (GMT 0)
I am on the post op of this surgery. Little sore, am walking and eating a full liquid diet. The only problem I can't get past is the pain in my shoulders. It was going away and yesterday my 3rd day was like surgery day. Lots of pain and to day is a bit better but stilll there. I do have pain pills and I use hot packs that really does make it fill better. Also I don't have problems swallowing applesauce or soups. But sometimes I have problems with water getting it down. Any suggestions?

I am so thankfull for this site. My husband and I went on this site pre-op. Actually I watched the surgery and felt it was a fairly simple surgery and gave me a good understanding. Then we read alot of the threads people posted and gave us a pretty good understanding on what to do when we came home. I went on a clear liquid diet for the 1st three days. Then I went on a full liquid diet right know. My husband fixes me cream of mushroom & chicken soup. Vegetable soup that he purees well and tastes really well. Doing jello, applesauce, lots of juices. I have done really well.. Thank you so much for the information.

Posted 9/12/2011 10:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Meeker

Welcome. So pleased your op was successful & you are on your way to a better, healthier life. Im sure it will not be long before you are back to enjoying all the things that may you happy.

The shoulder pain is usually caused by the gas they pump into you during surgery. This inflates the abdomen so the docs can see the organs better & also the gas irritates the phrenic nerves in the diaphram. Walking is very helpful in expelling the gas.

It sounds like you are doing well with your diet. Drinking warm/room temperature liquids is gentler on the stomach because cold liquid does cause spasms. Try small sips. I had trouble with liquids going down because I was trying to drink to fast & it caused a funnel effect where the liquid would sit on top of my wrap & I could feel it trickling down.

Relax & surrender to the healing process. Your body will guide you on how fast or slow you need to be going to have a successful recovery.

There are many caring members here who have a wealth of information on the journey you have just begun. Stick around so we can all encourage & support you along the way.

Take care

Lynda
Posted 9/13/2011 6:07 PM (GMT 0)
Lynda,
Thank you for the advice. Didn't use my head. I alway use tepid water if I have a cough. Tried your suggestion and it worked. My husband & I walked down the street and back today. Sure makes you feel better even when your not. I'll keep reading the threads as there is alot of advice. Thanks again. Meeker
Posted 9/13/2011 7:22 PM (GMT 0)

Xzee,

I moved your post to a thread of your own.  Just look for your name in the title.

Kindly,

Kitt

Post Edited By Moderator (stkitt) : 9/13/2011 2:30:37 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/13/2011 8:34 PM (GMT 0)
meeker68

Hello and welcome to HealingWell.  It is great that you have joined us and here you are a new member of the Wrapped Club.  I agree, just relax and give your body time to heal. The healing process goes so much smoother when you're not stressed.

Keep taking those walks and I hope you keep posting here in the forum.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 9/17/2011 1:30 AM (GMT 0)
Greeting,
I am on my 8th day. I read alot of the bloggs and I am so sorry several of you are not feeling well. I did have a hiatel hernia and the wrap. I kept on the strict diet I got off the Internet. 1-3 day clear diets ( beef & chicken broth, clear juices and jello). So now I am on the full liquid diet. Cream of wheat, cream of chicken and/or musroom soup (liquidfied until no chunks using 1/2 milk & 1/2 water, does not change the taste, no gassey foods) apple sauce, sherberts working milk in slowly. Have blended vegtable soup, veggy soup & soft egg mashed also. Sunday I will be able to start a soft diet. But having this type of surgery you can't worry about a full wonderful meal, you have to think of healing your surgery. I am on no ppi. I use still an ice pack on my stomach as I feel this helps. I still have an aching sholder that I put a heating pad on. Still am walking a lot to help with any pain that comes along.

When in the hospital my husband showed my doctor the diet for the Nissan Funoplication as he was saying what I could eat and it did not match the diet we showed him. He was very impresssed. Even the hospital showed foods that was not on the Nissan diet, but we kept to the Nissan diet. It was www.heartburn-stop.com/nissen-fundoplication-recovery/. I am very pleased with my surgery but I know it is up to me to take care of my self during my healing process. To all of you not feeling well and I was told just be patient. Bless you all and hope all will go well.
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