wierd pain question

mytwogrlsmom
on 6/7/07 2:48 pm - Richburg, SC

I'm 17 days out from my rny surgery.  According to my doctor I should be on stage 6.   I haven't even tried most of the stuff like lean ground beef etc.  Anyway all I'm able to swallow is water, protien drink, pudding and refried beans.  Anything else starts giving me pain right below inbetween my breast.  I then feel like i need to burb and burb and then get sick.  Well tonight it happened with pudding and the pain was worse.  Does anybody know what could be wrong?  My doctor isn't back from out of town till Monday.  I'm sure someone would be on call but want to wait on him.  Or is this just normal? Thanks, Renee

 

Rachel K.
on 6/7/07 8:59 pm - moore, SC
Sounds normal to be 17 days out.  Just make sure that you chew, chew, chew everything to mush.  The pain you feeling sounds like food might be getting stuck in your pouch.  That hurts!!!  If the pain gets really bad call the doctor on call.  If you are still having problems on Monday morning, call the doctor just in case.  I hope you get to feeling better.  Just make sure you are getting in  your water.
"This learning to live again...is killing me."
                                     -
Garth Brooks

Mary H.
on 6/7/07 9:03 pm - Gray Court, SC
Renee, the pain doesn't sound normal, but, I'm not a doctor either. I was still on full liquids on day 17, which is our doctors requirement after surgery. Our program starts on clear liquids, I was on that for 9 days, then full liquids for the next 11 days, followed by pureed, then soft regular food. You need to call the office even if he is out of town, just incase you have developed a leak or something else. Don't wait till Monday! Hugs! Mary
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Stephanie R.
on 6/7/07 10:18 pm - Greer, SC
Hi Renee.............. That pain is pretty normal .. your stomach isn't where you think it is.. I would call the Dr just to make sure.. but I think that pain has happened to all of us... It too shall pass

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Julie P.
on 6/7/07 10:55 pm - Charleston, SC
Hi Renee... Call the doctor even if it is the on-call.  But word of advice.  The burping is normal. I am 14 mths out and I have never burped more in my life. Hope this helps Julie

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 Julie 



poultond2
on 6/8/07 2:26 am - Belton, SC
Hey!  Call the doctor- if nothing else, you get some peace of mind.... just go slowly... they tell us that it should take 30 minutes to have a meal.  I even used a baby spoon to make sure that I do everything slowly... Another thing that I found helps, no eating while watching TV or talking with firends (I tend to not pay attention to portions, chewing, or taking my time) Let us know how everything works out.  My surgery was in April, and I don't do well with meats... veggies are good, but meats are hit and miss... hang in there!
Dianne S.
on 6/8/07 8:13 am - Boiling Springs, SC
Hey Renee,

I hope by now you are feeling better!!! The area you are talking about is where your pouch is. It doesn't take much to be full (which isn't the same kind of full feeling that we had before surgery), and it will be painful in your pouch. However, if all you are able to get down is soft smushy foods, or liquids, you may have a stricture. Just be sure to keep with the liquids until Monday, and call Angie as soon as you can then. Dr. Ross wouldn't want you to be miserable!!!

Hugs,
Dianne

Will I see you on Tuesday???
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