Re: Painful gas - help

[Guest guest]

!

You may want to check with her surgeon.. but my surgeon told me it was okay to

take milk of magnesia and he often prescribes either Pepcid, Zantac or Reglan

for post-ops having those problems.

Amy

Painful gas - help

Hi this is Katrina and I am writing for my mom in California. For

the last 4 hours she hasn't been able to move because of severe gas pain.

The pain runs around her stomach and back and she gets chills. Does anyone

know if it is ok to take pepcid ac or milk of magnesia? She is two weeks

post-op open RNY.

Thank you,

Katrina (for in California)

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Painful gas - help

Hi this is Katrina and I am writing for my mom in California. For

the last 4 hours she hasn't been able to move because of severe gas pain.

The pain runs around her stomach and back and she gets chills. Does anyone

know if it is ok to take pepcid ac or milk of magnesia? She is two weeks

post-op open RNY.

Thank you,

Katrina (for in California)

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

I had my surgery dec 22, 1999. USC medical center.

Dr Antone told me to use DEVROM is a chewable bismuth

subgallate tablet (Internal Deodorant). Look it up on

the web. It really helps with the gas and build up.

I hope this helps.

chrissy

--- wrote:

>

> Hi this is Katrina and I am writing for my mom

> in California. For

> the last 4 hours she hasn't been able to move

> because of severe gas pain.

> The pain runs around her stomach and back and she

> gets chills. Does anyone

> know if it is ok to take pepcid ac or milk of

> magnesia? She is two weeks

> post-op open RNY.

>

> Thank you,

> Katrina (for in California)

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

15 days out and no pain in the shoulder.

Thank you

Katrina

Re: Painful gas - help

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Painful gas - help

Hi this is Katrina and I am writing for my mom in California.

For

the last 4 hours she hasn't been able to move because of severe gas

pain.

The pain runs around her stomach and back and she gets chills. Does

anyone

know if it is ok to take pepcid ac or milk of magnesia? She is two

weeks

post-op open RNY.

Thank you,

Katrina (for in California)

[Guest guest]

Thank you for responding.

Katrina

Re: Painful gas - help

!

You may want to check with her surgeon.. but my surgeon told me it was

okay to take milk of magnesia and he often prescribes either Pepcid, Zantac

or Reglan for post-ops having those problems.

Amy

Painful gas - help

Hi this is Katrina and I am writing for my mom in California.

For

the last 4 hours she hasn't been able to move because of severe gas

pain.

The pain runs around her stomach and back and she gets chills. Does

anyone

know if it is ok to take pepcid ac or milk of magnesia? She is two

weeks

post-op open RNY.

Thank you,

Katrina (for in California)

[Guest guest]

Thank you Chrissy! We will look it up.

Katrina

Re: Painful gas - help

Dear ,

I had my surgery dec 22, 1999. USC medical center.

Dr Antone told me to use DEVROM is a chewable bismuth

subgallate tablet (Internal Deodorant). Look it up on

the web. It really helps with the gas and build up.

I hope this helps.

chrissy

--- wrote:

>

> Hi this is Katrina and I am writing for my mom

> in California. For

> the last 4 hours she hasn't been able to move

> because of severe gas pain.

> The pain runs around her stomach and back and she

> gets chills. Does anyone

> know if it is ok to take pepcid ac or milk of

> magnesia? She is two weeks

> post-op open RNY.

>

> Thank you,

> Katrina (for in California)

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Thank you to everyone who responded to my daughter's email. I took the Milk

of Magnesia, but then I started throwing up. Been throwing up all night.

Not been fun. I was pleased that at least I was hitting the bucket, but

then I was sitting up and fell asleep with the bucket in my hand and I

dropped it all over me, lol!!

So it's been about 12 hours since this started, but a bit before that since

I had any liquid in me. Does anyone know how to tell if you are dehydrated?

I have no intentions of putting anything inside of me right now since I'm

scared to death of it starting all over again. I thought about going to the

hospital in the night so that I could get some fluids in me and stop the

throwing up, but, of course, didn't want to take the drive unless necessary.

I'm a mother and a grandmother, but last night all I wanted was my mom to

take care of me.

I'm so thirsty and I don't want to play this game anymore

in California

Open RNY - 03/29/02

272.5/254 - as of 04/10/02

Re: Painful gas - help

!

You may want to check with her surgeon.. but my surgeon told me it was

okay to take milk of magnesia and he often prescribes either Pepcid, Zantac

or Reglan for post-ops having those problems.

Amy

[Guest guest]

Hi ;

in Pa. I had gas in the hospital and was sent home with Reglan. It

worked

wonderfully for me. Of course, your surgeon or PCP would have to prescribe

it.

Call your surgeons office. Better safe than sorry. in Pa.

[Guest guest]

Hi ;

What a terrible night. I was in the hospital with dehydration. I would wake

up in the morning and my mouth and tongue would be just about stuck together.

Verry very dry. I had no energy at all and just felt like I could not move.

Even tho you are vomiting I would still try to get in that water. Sip it

constantly.

If it keeps up I would definitely call the Dr. Dont fool around with this

dear.

in Pa.

[Guest guest]

- I would try just small sips of water for now. You can't just stop

drinking altogether. One of the signs of dehydration is when your skin loses

its elasticity. We naturally lose some of this as we age, that's why we

wrinkle, but it will be less elastic than normal. Hope this isn't too

confusing. You may want to at least call the doctor for some advice. Take

Care.

Jeanne in WI

Age 38

Open RNY 05/21/2002

314/ /150-175

5' 8 "

djgraves@...

Re: Painful gas - help

!

You may want to check with her surgeon.. but my surgeon told me it was

okay to take milk of magnesia and he often prescribes either Pepcid, Zantac

or Reglan for post-ops having those problems.

Amy

[Guest guest]

Hi ;

Seriously, I am worried about you. There is no way you should stop taking in

liquids even tho you are thowing them up. I had that attitude and I ended up

in

the hospital for 5 days and my kidneys were just about shutting down.

PLEASE CALL YOUR SURGEON. If the vomiting continues and you cant

keep anything down today call him today. Even tho its Sunday. That is my

advice to you. You must keep sipping water, even chicken broth, and possibly

the protein drinks. This is crucial. in Pa.

[Guest guest]

Hi

Yes your kidneys do get in trouble when you dehydrate. They had to call

in a kidney specialisht and I had to have tests every week for 4 weeks

after my hospital stay. I was 1 1/2 months out of SX when this happened.

I was not taking protein cause I did not know about it. It is so easy to

say I just cant drink this water it makes me sick and uncomfortable. Thats

what I did. I got in big trouble . So remember everyone sip that water as

if your life depends on it. It does!!!! Hugs in Pa.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 04/14/2002 12:54:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

dgevert@... writes:

> Hi hon -

> Is there someone who can run and get you some pedialite - or pedialyte with

> flavors - or even popscicles? Liquid is liquid and that is a higher

> priority than protein right now. The pedialyte has all the good stuff in

> it to keep you from gettin deyhdrated if its all you can keep down. Or -

> freeze some and suck on the ice chips. Hugs you carefully from NE - deb

> ----- Original Message -----

>

This is good advice . Suck on the pedialite pops. At least you will be

getting liquid in. in Pa.

[Guest guest]

I think she should call the DR just to be safe I did have gas once after about

where she is and hurt pretty bad but it was not unbearable I kept walking for a

bit and it finally left I hope she feels better

TN

Painful gas - help

Hi this is Katrina and I am writing for my mom in California. For

the last 4 hours she hasn't been able to move because of severe gas pain.

The pain runs around her stomach and back and she gets chills. Does anyone

know if it is ok to take pepcid ac or milk of magnesia? She is two weeks

post-op open RNY.

Thank you,

Katrina (for in California)

[Guest guest]

you really have to try and get some fluids down maybe just do chicken

broth and water ,protein and such and see how it goes . It is no fun trying to

get an IV going while you are dehydrated I watched my granny go through that

last week Not pretty . I hope with liquids and time you feel better soon

TN

Re: Painful gas - help

!

You may want to check with her surgeon.. but my surgeon told me it was

okay to take milk of magnesia and he often prescribes either Pepcid, Zantac

or Reglan for post-ops having those problems.

Amy

[Guest guest]

The DR showed me a test to do last week to check for dehydration and that was

on the hand pinch up the skin and when you turn loose it should return to normal

really fast just try it on someone normal and then on yourself Hope this helps

TN

Re: Painful gas - help

!

You may want to check with her surgeon.. but my surgeon told me it was

okay to take milk of magnesia and he often prescribes either Pepcid, Zantac

or Reglan for post-ops having those problems.

Amy

[Guest guest]

Hi Jeanne,

I just woke up. I was able to take a few little sips before I fell asleep

again this morning. I had tried earlier to drink, but threw up everytime.

With nothing staying down I was getting concerned.

Thank you for writing

in CA

Open RNY - 03/29/02

272.5/254 - as of 04/10/02

Re: Painful gas - help

- I would try just small sips of water for now. You can't just stop

drinking altogether. One of the signs of dehydration is when your skin

loses its elasticity. We naturally lose some of this as we age, that's why

we wrinkle, but it will be less elastic than normal. Hope this isn't too

confusing. You may want to at least call the doctor for some advice. Take

Care.

Jeanne in WI

Age 38

Open RNY 05/21/2002

314/ /150-175

5' 8 "

djgraves@...

Re: Painful gas - help

!

You may want to check with her surgeon.. but my surgeon told me it was

okay to take milk of magnesia and he often prescribes either Pepcid,

Zantac

or Reglan for post-ops having those problems.

Amy

[Guest guest]

Oh , I'm sorry your grandma had to go through that. I know it's been

hard on you lately. I haven't been on board, but have remembered you in my

prayers. I finally had to delete a lot of emails, so you may have mentioned

that already.

When I wrote this morning at 4am I just kept thinking, " How am I ever going

to keep anything down. " I was still in pain although no longer throwing up

or having waves of gas pain. All the muscles in my stomach hurt.

Right now I'm eating a little bit of dried toast. I haven't been able to

keep protein down. My thought is that it will soak up any excess acids in

my stomach. Have no idea if I really know what I am talking about, but it

makes sense to me. Then I'm going to try some sips of water.

I appreciate you writing. Best wishes to you and your family.

in California

Open RNY - 03/29/02

272.5/254 - as of 04/10/02

Re: Painful gas - help

you really have to try and get some fluids down maybe just do

chicken broth and water ,protein and such and see how it goes . It is no fun

trying to get an IV going while you are dehydrated I watched my granny go

through that last week Not pretty . I hope with liquids and time you feel

better soon

[Guest guest]

Thanks ,

It was so painful. Never had gas like that in my life. My daughter stayed

up with me for hours. It just came in waves about every 2 minutes. Then I

guess it stopped for a little while. I remember my daughter going to bed.

When I woke up it all started over again including the throwing up.

Anyway, I feel ok right now. Just sore muscles. Thanks for writing !

in California

Open RNY - 03/29/02

272.5/254 - as of 04/10/02

Re: Painful gas - help

Hi ;

in Pa. I had gas in the hospital and was sent home with Reglan. It

worked

wonderfully for me. Of course, your surgeon or PCP would have to

prescribe

it.

Call your surgeons office. Better safe than sorry. in Pa.

[Guest guest]

Thanks I hope you soon feel better too and thanks for the prayers

Re: Painful gas - help

you really have to try and get some fluids down maybe just do

chicken broth and water ,protein and such and see how it goes . It is no fun

trying to get an IV going while you are dehydrated I watched my granny go

through that last week Not pretty . I hope with liquids and time you feel

better soon

[Guest guest]

I will ditto that advice that Mom said.. Goooooooo.. I have been there, done

that.............. and getting just one liter of fluid pumped in will make a

world of difference..

Hope you feel better soon.

Hugs,

in GA

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[Guest guest]

Thank you . I never even thought of my kidneys shutting down. I

didn't know that could happen.

I will call him if it starts happening again. I've been able to keep down a

few bits of toast so far this morning.

I wish I could drink the protein, but I can't even walk by where they are

stored I start to get sick smelling them. Hopefully, that will pass soon.

in California

Open RNY - 03/29/02

272.5/254 - as of 04/10/02

Re: Painful gas - help

Hi ;

Seriously, I am worried about you. There is no way you should stop taking

in

liquids even tho you are thowing them up. I had that attitude and I ended

up

in

the hospital for 5 days and my kidneys were just about shutting down.

PLEASE CALL YOUR SURGEON. If the vomiting continues and you cant

keep anything down today call him today. Even tho its Sunday. That is my

advice to you. You must keep sipping water, even chicken broth, and

possibly

the protein drinks. This is crucial. in Pa.

[Guest guest]

Hi hon -

Is there someone who can run and get you some pedialite - or pedialyte with

flavors - or even popscicles? Liquid is liquid and that is a higher priority

than protein right now. The pedialyte has all the good stuff in it to keep you

from gettin deyhdrated if its all you can keep down. Or - freeze some and suck

on the ice chips. Hugs you carefully from NE - deb

Re: Painful gas - help

Hi ;

Seriously, I am worried about you. There is no way you should stop taking

in

liquids even tho you are thowing them up. I had that attitude and I ended

up

in

the hospital for 5 days and my kidneys were just about shutting down.

PLEASE CALL YOUR SURGEON. If the vomiting continues and you cant

keep anything down today call him today. Even tho its Sunday. That is my

advice to you. You must keep sipping water, even chicken broth, and

possibly

the protein drinks. This is crucial. in Pa.

[Guest guest]

You go girl - hang in there - its gonna be ok - hugs hugs - glad to hear that

you are doin a little better at this second... deb

Re: Painful gas - help

Hi hon -

Is there someone who can run and get you some pedialite - or pedialyte

with flavors - or even popscicles? Liquid is liquid and that is a higher

priority than protein right now. The pedialyte has all the good stuff in it

to keep you from gettin deyhdrated if its all you can keep down. Or -

freeze some and suck on the ice chips. Hugs you carefully from NE - deb

[Guest guest]

Hi Deb,

Thank you for the information. I hadn't thought of that. Right now, I am

able to keep a few sips of water down. I'm going to try again soon. I ate

a few bites of dry toast.

I will keep the pedialyte and Popsicles in mind. That's a good idea.

Thanks for the hugs!!

in California

Open RNY - 03/29/02

272.5/254 - as of 04/10/02

Re: Painful gas - help

Hi hon -

Is there someone who can run and get you some pedialite - or pedialyte

with flavors - or even popscicles? Liquid is liquid and that is a higher

priority than protein right now. The pedialyte has all the good stuff in it

to keep you from gettin deyhdrated if its all you can keep down. Or -

freeze some and suck on the ice chips. Hugs you carefully from NE - deb