Post op trouble

[MrsG90]

Hello all

I had the op on Monday afternoon, it's now Thursday morning. I'm still suffering a lot from the operation gas they put in I think. Haven't managed a meal yet and every time I drink water it doesn't feel right. I'm in hospital at the moment and they've checked for any leaks which there isn't.

Any advice anyone? I just want to start to go on my liquid diet and get back to normal ??

 

[Kar8858]

Hi mrsg, I wouldn't worry, I had my op just over 2 weeks ago. I had mine on a Tuesday and it was Thursday morning before I was taking tiny sips and managed less than 200ml of water in the whole day. The first few days I just sipped water in tiny amounts so don't worry, and each sip felt like I had swollowed a stone! Good luck

 

[MrsG90]

Thank you kar. Feel like I've got this build up of wind which is stopping me feeling well

 

[MrsG90]

Thank you kar. Seemed to have a bit block of wind stuck and I'm certain it's the root of all my problems at the minute. So damn uncomfortable!

 

[Kar8858]

Thankfully i didnt get the wind but your tummy will be sore and bruised. The water will go down easier over the next few days. Good luck

 

[MrsG90]

Thanks. Feel like a right whinge ass but didn't expect to be like this so badly xxx

 

[Kar8858]

Yes i was a bit surprised, even now i can only manage 100ml of liquid over about a period of time so dont worry.

 

[Stacey83]

Hi Mrs G, totally normal feelings. Have you asked for peppermint water or windez tablets? These should help, also getting up and moving with encourage...farts!

I really struggled with liquids for first few days and couldn't keep anything down so sucked on ice cubes and ice lollies for first few days until the swelling went down. I also found warm or room temperature liquid was much easier to swallow than cold liquid.

Have you tried a couple of spoons of soup or yoghurt?

X

 

[sarahr]

Hi Mrs G cant offer any advice at mo as not experiencing the same as you but hope you feel better and move that wind soon x I had my op on Saturday so I'll be following your progress as we had ops a few days apart x

 

[shell-]

Hello you Hope things are better this evening!

 

[karen 43]

Hi Mrs G, I'm due the op on Monday 15 Sept so I'm reading your posts with great interest as you are me just a week ahead
I hope you are feeling a bit better, are you out of hospital now?

 

[MrsG90]

Hi all, Thanks for the advice.
I'm feeling a bit better now, getting some peppermint tea down my gob haha!
My husband has bought some ice lollies so going to try them as I need to up my liquid intake. Good luck on your Op Karen! Where are you having it?

 

[karen 43]

Hi all, Thanks for the advice.
I'm feeling a bit better now, getting some peppermint tea down my gob haha!
My husband has bought some ice lollies so going to try them as I need to up my liquid intake. Good luck on your Op Karen! Where are you having it?

Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield about 20 miles from where we live so a bit of a trek for my poor husband but worth it to get Mr Ackroyd on NHS.

 

[sarahr]

Hi Mrs G glad you are home and feeling better

 

[MrsG90]

Thank you Sarah