I used Complan smoothies, which are a uk variety of drinks for people who cannot eat. I also initially ate baby fruit, yogurt and puréed soups....
Hello, This is my 4.5 week post op update. I can eat anything in moderation, but chew my food well and eat smaller portions than pre-op. I have lost 20lbs, but that is a good thing! I returned to...
I am now 11 days post surgery, and nearly everything is going well. I have been walking every day and am increasing it gradually. I am eating porridge, cottage pie, shepherds pie soup, pureed fruit...
I feel much better today. Thank you all for your support x...
Thanks Bill, it is good to know this is a passing issue. (No pun intended!) Shari...
Thanks Debra, I called my GP and she thinks it might be the meds or constipation. I am constipated, but have been off all meds for 24 hours now. If it doesn't resolve with laxative then I will call...
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Has anyone suffered urine retention following NF? I am on day 7 and am a bit concerned about this tonight - I have been drinking loads. Thanks Shari...
Thanks Wendy, I stopped taking the narcotic pain killers when I left hospital, and stopped the paracetamol at day 3/4, but I have had to take Naramig migraine tablets - I have taken 4 since I came...
DH has just left to go overseas for a few days with work. I feel pretty awful with the headaches and need to pick up some more anti sickness tablets. Also does anyone have any definitive guidance on...
I am now 6 days post op, and trying to force myself to eat more. I have lost 12lbs in a week which seems excessive. I have also been suffering from really bad headaches, some migraines which is a...
Thanks again Bill :) I am just taking anti sickness meds now, I am in discomfort more than pain, but my stomach is very gassy. So far today I have had a couple of tablespoons of runny oatmeal, and a...
Thanks Debra, Well I have woken this morning at 0530 (I am in the UK) dreaming of opening a coffee shop selling home baking and confectionary! I had discomfort radiating from my stomach and a vague...
Hi again, sorry for troubling you again! I am now three days post op, and I have a burning sensation - central to my chest, it could be either above or below my diaphram I am not sure, but I think it...
Hi Bill, Thanks again. I think that the neck and shoulder pain is now easing a bit, and I am just taking paracetamol and the anti sickness meds. I haven't had any reflux symptoms at all since the op...
Thanks very much Bill, I have anti sickness tablets to take, I guess I should take them routinely for a little while, rather than just wait until I feel sick. I also have a very sore neck and...
Hello everyone, I had my surgery two days ago, and was dry wrenching at the hospital, I was given anti vomiting drugs via the needle thing in my hand, and then later by injection. This morning I had...