Odd Question.....but answer needed :)

How can you tell if something is "stuck" in your stoma /pouch, etc?

The reason I ask is that I am on Prilosec OTC for the next 4 weeks, and I had to cut the pill in half, but, it still seems too "big" to me (if that makes sense)

any ideas or info will be greatly appreciated :)

Well, it differs in people, but if you have a toddler handy, have them run, head bent, right into your midsection at warp speed.  That's pretty much what it feels like, IMO.  LOL

In all seriousness, it can be a grabbing pain, a nagging pain, a somewhat burning pain, or, in most of my instances, just a feeling like someone ha*****hed you in the gut.  Hopefully, it'll pass, because you're not that far out and you REALLLLLY don't want to be trying to make yourself vomit to get it up at this point.

If you've already had this happen with the pill, you MIGHT want to try slowly sipping on some warm tea.  Yes, I know we're not supposed to eat/drink together.

Hope this helps,

Tia

LOL! Thanks Tia!

No pain so I guess that means I'm ok :)

I do have a bit of tenderness on my left side that I don't remember being there but hubby thinks I'm being paranoid :)

Sorry, Erica, forgot to say this - "weird" feelings and tenderness are perfectly normal as your body adjusts and heals.  Your body has gone through a major trauma and needs time!

Just be sure to call your surgeon if you develop a fever, the pain gets really intense, or you have anything else that really seems abnormal.

Hugs,

Tia

you could ask your surgeon for the dissolvable kind of prilosec, thats what i did.

hope all else is well!

Can you crush the pill?

can't ru**** - specifically says so on the box, but I called the nurse at Dr Moens office and she thought it would be oK to cut in half which is what I've done for the last couple of days and i SEEM to be ok so far :)