Hello all! I just thought I would update since I haven't been on here in awhile. I see that there are a few who have just had surgery or are about to, so to you all, GOOD LUCK! I couldn't be happier...
Oh and I ate a HUGE "last supper" meal at The Cheesecake Factory" :-)...
Hi Lovie, When I had my surgery, my husband stayed overnight with me. I was so grateful that he did! I had IV fluids running and I had to pee just about every 2 hours. I was dopey from the pain meds...
Hi Lovie, I am 27 y/o and had my surgery almost 4 weeks ago. It was the best decision I could have made. I had been on PPIs for over 10 years so it was way over due! I have had no reflux post surgery...
/community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif 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...
Cat, you should weigh before and after! I bet you lose 5 lbs of you know what! NW...
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...
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!!!...
Well, had a setback today. I got up for work this morning (4th day back) and got in the shower. I started to feel faint in the shower so I sat down just long enough to regain my strength and get out....
I have been eating noodles, cooked potatoes, etc. Fiber powder would probably be a nightmare right now. I don't need anything to speed my gut up!...
Well, I am still doing ok. BUT I have had a bout of diarrhea daily for the past 4 days. Pure water...yucky. I take a 1/2 immodium since I don't want to slow things down completely, but this is...
Cat, I am so glad you got to the doctor yesterday! I hope that relieved your worries. I also hope that Fort Knox gets to moving!!! NW...
My surgeon told me the shoulder pain is from the phrenic nerve. They cut through the diaphragm which referrs pain to the shoulder. All those nerves are connected...so you can tell that to your...
Cat, Once I am asleep, I am like the dead. I don't move! I am sleeping in a semi-sidelying position with pillows behind my back and I hold a pillow over my tummy so I won't scratch the itchy...
Well, I don't really get any gas until after lunchtime. I just go to the bathroom or take a walk outside lol. It is not nearly as much as a few days ago. I am feeling almost like myself again today....
OK thanks. I will try CVS. Yes, I haven't moved except to heat up some soup for supper!...
I'm pretty convinced that your sores are from the friction of walking so much. Don't worry too much about them. I'm glad you are seeing the doctor about the "Fort Knox" problem. Hopefully, they can...
On the protein shakes, if you are not drinking alot of water, be careful not to get too much protein. I am drinking the shakes too but only with 1/2 scoop and 8 oz. of milk. If you get too much...
Well, like I said, I am GLUED to the couch now. I didn't have a ton of off time to take, so it was my goal to go back today. I am a manager so I worry more when I'm at home anyway! Where do you buy...
Joy, That would be a nightmare for me since milk is in everything I have eaten so far except the chicken noodle! And I LOVE milk! NW...
Cat, How are you feeling today???? Enquiring minds want to know :-)...
Hello everyone! Today is post-op day 8 for me. I returned to work today. Rough... I am not used to waking up at 5:30 and getting ready for work as my normal routine was before surgery. I sat at my...
Hi Ruby, Welcome to the club! I am on post-op day 8 today. I returned to work and it wore me out! But I have to get back to the grind sometime. I have found that milk and water are really the only...
Oh sorry. Just realized that Zegerid is a PPI :-(...
Have you tried Prevacid or Prilosec? Both are PPIs like Nexium and are OTC....
I did have some burning and sore throat prior to getting on Nexium and changing my diet and eating habits. Nexium heals the damage....
Cat, I was used to doing 1-2 hours of aerobic exercise 3-5x/week prior to surgery. It didn't hurt my stomach to walk. I just got winded and a little faint feeling. I only tried the mac and cheese...
Tinlou, I haven't exercised since my surgery. I've only been out for a week. I will let you know how it changes my exercise habits and asthma....
Cat, Are you taking Lortab? Alot of narcotic pain meds cause constipation. Try the tip Joy left. ^^ Hope it helps!...
Well, I took Immodium and went on to the store. Then I walked for 40 min. Maybe a little much. I got a little puney towards the end but I'm ok now. No more mac n cheese for awhile! :-)...
Hey Cat, Not sure if I moved too fast with the food. I ate mac and cheese for lunch. Then I left to go on my walk but had to return home due to diarrhea hitting me! YUCK! What's up with that?...
UGH! So I am driving to go to the store and walk a little and I got to the stop sign and had a terrible feeling. Went back home....diarrhea!!! Where did that come from? I haven't had any of that yet!...
Ronr, That is wonderful to hear! We don't have robotic Nissen fundo just yet but that sounds awesome! So glad you are doing well....
drgrcr, It was hard for me because every bump moves your sore belly. I am also complicated by motion sickness normally so it was intensified. If you can sleep on the way home, that will be your best...
Cat, it is great to meet someone on the same post-op day! It excites me to know that we can communicate about our issues! My doctor said I could have anything I could chew to nothing. He said I could...
Thanks! Alcie, don't worry...I chewed those noodles to death and only put 2 in my mouth at a time! The surgeon said I could start trying softer foods starting today. One weird thing I have had is...
I had that similar experience prior to surgery. I am a group fitness instructor at a a gym. All the hopping around and GERD are not a good combination. I would have reflux while instructing in the...
I had my Nissen fundo on Nov. 2nd. I had read so many posts on this website about the surgery prior. All the posts were so helpful and most were encouraging and helped me move towards my decision. I...