Day 6 - in the life of the balloon - TMI

maternalgamer
on 1/11/09 12:50 am - Redwood City, CA
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.
Joan   - 5'6" age 48
Surgery 2.5cc, fill #1 to 4.5cc, fill #2 to 6.0cc, unfill to 5.5cc, fill #3 to 6.0cc in 10cc APS band.

 
(deactivated member)
on 1/11/09 4:29 am - Fort Meade, MD
Hey maternalgamer, I am going to make a seperate post about this gas situationas I see alot of people hav questions or commnets on it. I really hope you get to feeling better soon. Keep us posted.

Candie
lanelson2
on 1/11/09 4:59 am - Dexter, MI
I love your post title!  ha!!   Yep, I'm with you.  Fortunately, I'm am able to pass it, but that doesn't mean there isn't more just waiting to fill me back up again!  definite balloon here!


lara


*20lbs lost pre-op
maternalgamer
on 1/11/09 6:38 am - Redwood City, CA
It's like having a basketball in my abdomen!  A gurgling basketball! LOL
Joan   - 5'6" age 48
Surgery 2.5cc, fill #1 to 4.5cc, fill #2 to 6.0cc, unfill to 5.5cc, fill #3 to 6.0cc in 10cc APS band.

 
newbarb2
on 1/11/09 12:08 pm
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
 
    
maternalgamer
on 1/11/09 1:58 pm - Redwood City, CA
Yep - I'm already taking it.... but thanks for ANY suggestions.
Joan   - 5'6" age 48
Surgery 2.5cc, fill #1 to 4.5cc, fill #2 to 6.0cc, unfill to 5.5cc, fill #3 to 6.0cc in 10cc APS band.

 
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