Day 6 - in the life of the balloon - TMI
The postop bloating continues for me to be my biggest problem. Yesterday I was able to pass a small amount, but not enough. I don't really burp at all. Walking and taking the max # of gas-x strips don't seem to help much, but I try anyway. It has now migrated to shoulder pain in addition to the abdomen. I am getting really tired of this.
Good news, however that adding Benefiber powder to my liquids yesterday resulted in my first (tiny) BM since surgery last Tuesday, so I hope this a sign of progress.
Good news, however that adding Benefiber powder to my liquids yesterday resulted in my first (tiny) BM since surgery last Tuesday, so I hope this a sign of progress.
Hi there,
Did they give you any omaprazole to take? It's generic for prilosec. You have to open up the capsule and empty the time release pellets into a tablespoon, mix it with something. I think this is helping along with the fact that my surgeon says I can take tums for my calcium at this point, this help to keep acid down too.
Barb
Did they give you any omaprazole to take? It's generic for prilosec. You have to open up the capsule and empty the time release pellets into a tablespoon, mix it with something. I think this is helping along with the fact that my surgeon says I can take tums for my calcium at this point, this help to keep acid down too.
Barb