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Any ideas? Post Op Question.
I had my laparotomy on Wednesday and have been doing well but my stomach hurts. Not my incision but my actual stomach. I have been eating well and going to the bathroom, but I still feel bloated and icky. Any ideas on what I could eat, drink, or do to help it feel better? I actually thought I was going to throw up today.
I just sent the hubby for 7-up. I never thought of that, but that is what my mom always gave me when I was a kid and had a stomach ache. Thanks for the idea!
The only medicine my doc prescribed was oxycodone, which I only took the first night home. I have been taking Tylenol, but actually haven't taken any today. I did try some camomile tea and that seemed to help some. I will try calling the doc tomorrow, but not really sure if there is much they can do. Hopefully it will just pass soon.
I am tired of being bloated, but still have to say I have less pain now then I did before my surgery, so at least there is a positive side!
I am tired of being bloated, but still have to say I have less pain now then I did before my surgery, so at least there is a positive side!
I was thinking the same as TrudieC. The meds started upsetting my stomach, especially the antibiotic. I made sure to eat at least something with the AB, but still felt icky. Same with pain meds. They can upset your stomach. I alternated the pain med with extra-strength Tylenol as soon as I could tolerate it.
The bloating is going to persist for a bit longer. At least mine seemed to go on for weeks along with the swelling. I ate quite a bit of yogurt and dairy to help coat my stomach.
Have you noticed anything that makes you feel worse or better in food or drink? I find 7-up soothing, so drank it even though everyone said I should avoid sodas (carbonation).
The bloating is going to persist for a bit longer. At least mine seemed to go on for weeks along with the swelling. I ate quite a bit of yogurt and dairy to help coat my stomach.
Have you noticed anything that makes you feel worse or better in food or drink? I find 7-up soothing, so drank it even though everyone said I should avoid sodas (carbonation).
So sorry you're not feeling well. I wonder if the pain meds might be affecting your stomach. I know that I need to take a drug to eliminate ulcer like symptoms when I take any NSAIDS. You should give your doctor a call and see what he can order for you. The bloating will gradually go down over the coming weeks.
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