No i haunt been checked,in two years. The Dr is gone. I need to,find a new one. I havnt been paying attention to chewing till it started but now I am making sure small bites and chewing well. If...
Hey Guys, I have stated having the choking hurting feeling when I swallow food. It started with the dense breads. Now it is meats, breads, and fruits. Do you think my wrap is damaged? I have been...
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I had the hiccups when I ate too much or too fast. Try to slow down a bit and chew chew chew. Smaller meals every two hours worked well for me. Hope you heal up fast :)...
I was out for 4 weeks and came back to work with a 15 pound restriction for 4 more weeks. Thankfully my job was workable with that. I lost 27 pounds but I had it to lose. I have read a lot of stories...
I had problems at week three. It takes a atleast 3 months to decide how you should feel. :) Go back to a smaller portions of softer foods. You may have rushed it and irritated your wrap or the...
Welcome to the other side. Take it slow and easy and don't rush. My prayers are with you....
I had major chest pains and side pains and went to the ER several times to be sent home saying it could be gas. Come to find out, it was my gall bladder. Done ultrasound and no stones. done a hide a...
Just dropping in to catch up a little. It has been about 4 months since surgery. I had my EGD yesterday to check the healing. My wrap has slid up a little so I got in trouble for lifting too much and...
I just wanted to give a quick update. I am healing up really well. I am so thankful that I done my homework and researched all sypmtoms and side effects. For those of you who pray, I would like to...
Hi All!! We are coming up on three months post surgery and I am still a happy camper. Few things I came to mention tho.. I thought I was ready for a Mountain Dew. I have craved them for a while. I...
LindaSue, I think you are gonna do awesome!! you already been studying and learning. I wish I had done mine sooner!!...
Hi Andy! I had bleeding ulcers and ulcers on my esophagus. I was so miserable that anything I ate was painful. So the liquid diet and pudding did sooth but I could only eat a few bites at a time for...
HI Linda! I am 37 and live in the states. I had a really good surgeon and i tried my best to stay on point with my recovery diet. I am human and still struggle with eating too fast and not chewing...
Exactly!!! Well done!!...
Thank you Linda Sue! It is nice to know that I have helped someone along the way :) I am 2 months out of surgery now and my only problems is fatigue and gas. I tend to eat fast and have to constantly...
yes terrible!! My surgery was Jan. 6. I have to take gas x every day. The bloating is definitely uncomfortable. I think it is the food I am choosing to eat. Maybe it is creating more gas. Hopefully...
I would try to feed him something different. I agree mashed potatoes does get really old. i made me some buffalo chicken salad really soupy for some kick. I had to take gas x for a while so i didn't...
I unfortunately started my period the day before my fundo. They gave me paper panties and a pad to wear while waiting on the surgery. it came off when the cathedre went in, but I was asleep and never...
Thank you Bill!! I am definitely drained. I am eating about 1200 cal a day. I do tend to forget that I am healing inside from a major surgery. Before surgery, I was eating atleast 2500 a day. I have...
I am not sure if many people read this anymore. I am a month past fundo and have been trying to keep updated to help people out who wonder about the days after the surgery. I have had an awesome...
they make a probiotic colon heath pill that works a lot better than yogurt. I think one is by Phillips colon health. I got the generic tho and that help a bunch. I am almost 5 weeks out and I take...
Walking is all that would help my gas. I agree it is a bad feeling. Walk all you can. My shoulders and neck also hurt from gas. The dumping can be eased my eating smaller meals closer together. Like...
Yes! Drinking is as hard as chewing to me. I almost feel dehydrated. but I just try to slowly keep sipping water all day. My lips are chapped and mouth gets dry in the night. I wake up parched. I...
At my 2 week appointment, I ask about my diet. Found out some more about the pains and twitches I was feeling. I also ask about meds I could take like gas-x and anti diarrhea meds. I still have it...
Hi All!! It has almost been a month since surgery and I am doing well. Best decision I ever made /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif . I am off all medications and have not suffered from heartburn...
H all! It has been 21 days since surgery and I feel really good. Havnt updated due to no internet. I have been walking 3.5 miles a day and feel pretty good. I am still on strict lifting restrictions....
1/week after surgery and I am feeling OK. I had my post op appt yesterday 2 days early because of problems with the antibiotic. Kflex doesn't like me. Diarrhea and yeast infection. So I am off kflex...
Well, it is the end of day 5 and I am still kicking. I had a little more.of an appetite, which caused some trial and error pain. I tried some Mac and cheese. Even though it was minced up really well...
I forgot to mention that when i lay down at night, I get a little cough that is uncomfortable. I get back up and drink some water and try again. Just wondering if anyone else had this or am I...
I was down for the count as far as energy for the first 3 days. I had little yesterday and didn't sleep as much. This morning I feel good. If it wasn't so cold I would go outside for a walk. I will...
Hi sweetie! The best advise I can give is not to push it. Even if you start to feel full after 2 bites. Stop eating. I hurt worse when I eat too much. I eat about 1/2 cup at a time. Sometime less....
Yesterday was day 4 and it went fairly well. A lot of the gas is going away. I had a few problems with pain at incision but nothing that worried me. I think it is the medicine, but I was dreaming and...
I am 4 days past surgery and I am so thankful I did it! It is not an easy recovery but the good outweighs the bad. I haven't had heartburn at all. I like beef broth and mashed potatoes. I do a lot of...
I called and no panic. Since I have no pain it could be from catheter. :)...
I have blood in my urine. Do I need to call Dr or is this normal...
Gewarn it does feel good to know others are with us. I wish you a very speedy recovery! Day 3 summary Today was a good day for the most part. I had a bite of scrambled eggs and cream of wheat for...
Thank you! I appreciate your help. I slept thru the night but woke up in pain. I am OK now. Just resting and walking lots!...
Thank you for you advise. I am just eating the boiled potato water. Lol my husband is eating the potatoes and lumpies. I was ok'd for coffee and tea but 1/2 cup each per day she said. I.am...
Day 2 summary I got to home home about lunchtime. Spent most of the day resting. Pain meds make me sleepy. I had chicken broth for breakfast coffee and jello. I did.finish this meal. I didn't eat...
I am still in hospital from surgery and I taking gas x and walk walk walk walk walk. All we can do. Hope you get better fast!!...
I hope I get to go home today. I have been up walking halls yesterday and today. I am still on clear liquid. Just seen Dr and got the OK to add creams to coffee. Little wins!! I have very little...
I made it thru surgery. This is my second nite in hospital. I think I will be going home today. Will post more when I am able....
Preop wasn't bad. Basically a question answer session. I got all my questions answered and my prescriptions for after surgery filled and got my info about how to care for myself after the procedure....
There is a wealth of knowledge here. My surgery is Tuesday and I have read every thread on every page, I think. Lol. I wish you all these best!...
Thank you! It sure makes me feel good to know I got people cheering in my corner! I need the support and I am so thankful for it!...
Thank you Denise! I will be using this link a lot!! I appreciate your help and support!!...
I felt really bloated for about 3 months after gallbladder surgery. I walked alot. It was the only way i could deal with it. It takes the inside of your body alot longer to heal than the outside....
3 days...3 days...3 days... My brain is in overdrive! I always heard the way to ease fears is to be prepared. I have read anything and everything my little google could find. I am nervous and scared...
I had gallbladder removal in April and my heartburd and gerd got worse! A lot worse!! Now I have hiatel hernia and 4 ulcers. Surgery is in 6 days. I do believe having my gallbladder removed is what...