Stomach issues after Nissan fundoplication

I am 2 weeks out from my Hiatal Hernia repair and Nissan fundo surgery. All went well with surgery, I was extremely nervous, and that whole process went very well and was way better than what I thought might happen. I do have swallowing issues, stomach issues still, but manageable.

My problems I need advice on:
1- I am 2 weeks out and my bowels have not bounced back much since after surgery. I am taking 3 different stool meds to help things along with small progress. I have until tomorrow for things to improve or I have to go in and do some tests to see if I have a blockage or internal issue. So fingers crossed I feel better by the morning, but guessing it wouldn't hurt for them to see what is going on with a X-ray or CT scan apparently. Has this happened to you? Any suggestions?
2- My stomach hurts. still feel like there is a lot of gas moving around or stomach pains from above issue. But I also feel like I have an acid issue. Stomach hurts, tums doesn't help much but feels like acid reflux but does't come up my esophagus anymore which is good, but it feels like it is trying. I know this surgery does't fix too much acid production, but I was hoping I would be off of reflux meds after surgery. Does anyone feel like this? If it is not too much acid, then I am just not sure why my stomach hurts so much.
3- I ended up laughing really hard 2 days ago and hope I didn't mess up my stitches. Now My stomach hurts like you are doing sit ups if I do anything too active or move too fast. Dr. set up a GI study to see how things are before my 3 week follow up, but anyone have anything like this happening?

I feel like the biggest frustration after surgery is drinking liquids and finding soft foods. Any one have soft food ideas besides runny potatoes. Tired of protein drinks and liquids in general. Dr said I could test out some soft foods, but with my stomach issues still feeling really nauseous.

would LOVE any suggestions!!

There is a resource thread pinned to the top of the forum. You can browse through and find a lot of tips and diet recommendations, which you surgeon should have provided to you. I used the UPMC Nissen Post Surgery Diet. What you are feeling is quite common and it usually isn't acid reflux. Try some anti-gas medication (Simethicone), that will help with the stomach. Your surgeon should have also prescribed an anti-nausea medication (Zofran), this is really important. Pain meds can cause constipation, and that's probably what you are experiencing. You are really early in your recovery, and you should expect some setbacks along the way. Read up on the diets, you should progress to things like scrambled eggs, cream of wheat, broths or clear soups.

Sharon

My dr recommended cap of miralax 1-2 times day. Constipation makes gas even worse. On pain management for spine problems and those meds cause it. I take zofran for nausea. EAT SLOWLY too