How strange that you should mention this! Ever since my Nissan wrap, I have had this strange burping at the back of my throat. I wonder why it is just starting now. I never had it before the Nissan....
I had the same problem. Was prescribed liquid OxyContin and it worked miracles! See if your Dr can get a prescription for the liquid. Boy, do I remember those first days! I'm on day 25 and am still...
Bill: I found that out the first couple days. I'm definitely a room temperature girl now. Sometimes it happens for no reason, I think it's part of the healing process. I believe that I am finding my...
The pain is from the inflammation from where the esophagus is tight at the top of the stomach. When it's spasming I can't even swallow hot water very well. It's a liquid form of OxyContin but the...
Max: The night before my surgery I went out with family and had a filet mignon dinner and then went to an exciting new film! I decided that would be better than sitting home and fretting about the...
Day 24: Haven't posted for a while, was struggling and just needed some quiet time I guess. Found out one of my problems was I stopped taking my pain meds - accidentally. I forgot them at my...
Thanks, Maximus. My surgeon was Dr Demeester at USC Medical Ctr in Los Angeles, CA. My understanding is that he is top in his field. That's why I was sent there. I also suffer from fibromyalgia which...
It'll be three weeks tomorrow....
Actually, no, I didn't have nausea before surgery. Gas, hm, that's an interesting idea. I'm not as swollen in the stomach area as I was prior to surgery, I think it's all that weight loss I've had....
I thought that "maximum" swelling occurred at 14 days. I had to use a nausea suppository today. I haven't even gotten to the soft diet....
In my first posting I listed most of my symptoms. But I'm really doubting my choice right now. My doctors were very concerned about the aspiration occurring again and causing more scarring in my...
Days 18 & 19: Having a very hard time. I have gone backward as far as foods go and am back on just liquids. Foamy stuff is backing up and filling my mouth. Today I actually retched a bit. Felt better...
Maximus808: Yes, I get fuller much faster. That doesn't mean I'm not hungry, it's just I can only eat small amounts. I'm still mostly on just liquids. Your path may be different as several posters...
Great idea! My husband just bought me a case of the individual containers at Costco - $30 with coupon for 24. I like the idea of mixing it myself. Sometimes I'm lucky to get down 2-4 ozs then I'm...
I have been sipping Muscle Milk - and it's a slow go, so I phoned the manufacturer and asked if I could possibly warm it up (the suggestion is to serve it cold) their response was yes, but not to a...
Wow! I guess I don't understand how you can get pills down and not food. Do you have to crush them first? On my Dr's handout it said the pill swallowing was a lifetime thing. On a good note! What my...
I thought I wouldn't be able to swallow pills after this surgery?...
Day 16: Just returned from USC for my 2 week checkup. Dr was happy with my progress and answered a lot of my questions. He explained that that foamy stuff I was experiencing was indeed saliva and...
Day 14: After moaning and groaning so much, finally some good news! I actually went all of last night with no reflux or regurgitation! Woo! Hoo! I'm not sure if it was the Prilosec the Dr recommended...
Denise: I'm so bad that I was talking to my brother on the phone and he asked me to wait a minute while he ordered a hamburger. I apologized and said I had to hang up, just couldn't take it! I swear...
Wow! Pilates! I couldn't do that before surgery! Isn't that a lot of strain on the abs? How will that affect your surgery sites? How long has it been since your surgery?...
Thanks, Sandy! Love the quote! Tried some mashed potatoes this am (recommended to hide Prilosec by my Dr). I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Wow! Those tasted so good! Really let's you learn...
I had a PH probe which was inserted down my nose, through my throat and down to the stomach which tested for amount and severity of acid reflux and also how far up it came. It was a 24 hour test...
Day: 13 Well, last night was the worst so far. Almost aspirated into my lungs after several episodes of reflux. Woke up with a very hoarse throat due to acid burn. Called the Dr office and of course...
Denise: I have an adjustable bed with motorized ability. I have that thing cranked all the way up to almost a completely upright position. Thanks for the tip on the Nexium capsules. I'm going to try...
Thanks for the support! I will try to take the Nexium tonight in some applesauce (is that a good choice or I made some egg custard?). I did take my pain meds today and I was able to swallow water...
I get you! The Dr made it seem so simple. He gave me a handout and figured that was enough. His office is closed until Tuesday so I'm stuck. I purposely went to USC to the doctor I was told was...
I woke up about 2:40am with such terrible regurgitation that I wonder if all this is worth it. I took some Mylanta, which caused pain, which kept me trying to take deep breaths. If I have to take...
Joy: Those cheesy grits, did you have to repeatedly reheat them so they remained palatable?...
That's a good idea about the GasX. I tried to measure the amount the pharmacist recommended and it's really hard to get it right. It's also very expensive. A small bottle was $9.99. I think you're...
Where would I find something like that? I live in Las Vegas....
Joy: My doctor said to use peroxide to get them to release after the 10 day mark, which was yesterday. However, when I tried I almost passed out. I'm such a whimp when it comes to wound care!...
I was told to not lift over 5 lbs for three months and that walking was the only acceptable exercise for the time being. I am just shy of 2 weeks post-op and see my physician again this Thursday....
Alexis: Welcome home! You are so fortunate that you had this wonderful forum prior to your surgery. You seemed prepared for what was going to happen and the recovery. You were very wise to do your...
Denise: I went to the pharmacy and picked up some simethicone. It's an infant gas relief in drop form. I thought I'd try it and see if it helps. Have you had any experience with this product?...
Worst night ever! I can't tell you how many times I bolted upright in bed because of regurgitating. Denise, this time it tasted very acidly. I finally had to keep moving the head of my adjustable bed...
Well, I got my cast off today and because it hasn't fully healed, I'm in a splint for the next month. They are going to try using a bone stimulator (what ever that is) to help it heal so I can do...
JB: Good point about the temperature of food! I am now on my 10th day and craving real food in the worst way. I almost bit my husband's head off for eating Cheezits in front of me! I think between...
Great idea! I'll pick some up....
Denise, I have my cast taken off my right wrist tomorrow and am going to talk to the Dr about postponing my shoulder surgery. I just don't see how I can tackle that right now even though I am in a...
Jabronie, I agree with Denise. Make sure which ever surgeon you chose has a long track record in these types of procedures. I live in Las Vegas and traveled all the way to USC Medical Center in Los...
Liz: I had an acoustic neuroma brain tumor which destroyed my balance nerve and the hearing nerve on my left side. In order to remove the tumor, they had to remove the ear canal portion where it was...
Ashley: Thanks! I wonder if it has to do with the pre-made ones you buy in the store? I might try the kind you make yourself - in a few weeks......
Bill: Called my Dr office and they won't prescribe them for me. The nurse suggested that I take my pain meds since I hadn't had them since 6:30 pm last night. That did actually help. I had been...
Woke up this morning nauseated. First time for me. I'd read about others experiencing this but thought I'd dodged a bullet - I'm now on day 9 - but wowie! What a surprise! Any suggestions out there?...
Bill: It was strawberry - both times. I'm with you on this though, I'm scared to eat it! Do they do something different in the hospital when they make it? Maybe the ready made has some sort of...
Let it melt in my mouth. It was only about a teaspoon full. The same thing happened to me last Sunday but it didn't affect me at all in the hospital. In fact, it was the easiest thing for me to get...
I just tried to eat some Jello and I am in so much pain I feel like I'm going to pass out! This is the second time this as happen. What's up with this stuff??...
Ashley: My stomach was so bloated that my pants were too tight and very uncomfortable. I was hospitalized with acute pain in my chest and I thought it was a heart attack. After numerous tests for my...
Jabronie: As a newbie here, I have to say that if I had read all the postings prior to my surgery I probably would have backed out - and that was even through yesterday. But now I'm 8 days in and...