Question:
staple disruption early on

Ha anyone experienced this and if so, what were your symptoms, I am scheduled for an upper GI tomorrow. I am only 5 months out, stopped losing weight about 2 months ago and burp up acid even if I only drink (like coffee), but also after eating. Thanks for any help.    — bjkgriffith (posted on September 18, 2007)

September 18, 2007
Are you drinking decaffeinated coffee? Regular coffee has acid and can irritate the pouch and you can get acid reflux (GERD). I was told only to drink decaf coffee and tea.
   — cherub13

September 18, 2007
If you are having stomach problems, any kind of coffee is not on your list of things to drink. It is dehydrating, acidity (even Decaf) and something that should be saved until you are completely healed and doing well on a full solid diet and have been for awhile. Even then, limit yourself. You don't want to give yourself an ulser this early. Judy Harris
   — jk_harris

September 19, 2007
Were you done lap or open? Which surgery did you have?
   — vitalady