So, tomorrow will mark 4 weeks post-Nissen Fundoplication and I will be having an urgent endoscopy done. Such fun.
Those random stomach aches I referred to my last post...well, they increased in frequency and are now a daily, debilitating occurrence coupled with nausea. In fact, this morning I found myself hugging the porcelain bowl for a few minutes while I dry heaved over it (the joy of surgery- can't vomit!). The only thing that seems to lessen the pain (which is a dull, achy pain) is a shot of PeptoBismol. Of course, I can't take that everyday for the rest of my life, so something's gotta give. I was so sick this morning, I missed class.
So, I called my surgeon's office to ask about my 3 weeks of increasing stomach issues and they didn't seem to think it was their problem and referred me to my Gastro doc. Of course, my gastro doc has left the state, so they made me an appt with the APRN on staff. I asked if someone could at least call me back with some suggestions for coping strategies (I have to work all weekend) and they said they would. When they did, I was told the doctor wanted me to have an endoscopy sooner rather than later (but never told me what they're going to look for or what they suspect).
Soooo...tomorrow, at 11:15 am, I will be getting all set up for my lovely scoping. Joy.
As for an update on how eating is going....aside from being forced back to clear liquids today for the procedure tomorrow, I have been eating mush. Things still get stuck if not chewed into minute bits or if I swallow too much, so I am not venturing past mushy stuff yet. Instant mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, pudding, apple sauce, and the occasional bits of a cheese burger (no bun or pickles) have been my diet. I don't eat much and I don't eat often....I'm pretty sure my body is upset by this and is craving more nutrients, but the stomach aches and nausea have NOT helped in that department.
I'll update after I know more from the GI doc.
