Question:
INFLAMMATION OF STOMACH

HAS ANYONE EXPERINCED DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING FOODS? I'M 3 WEEKS OUT & CANNOT SWALLOW,I HAD A SCOPE DOWN MY THROAT TO DETERMINE IF MY OPENINGF HAD CLOSED. THE OPENING IS FINE BUT I HAVE INFLAMMATION IN MY NEW POUCH. HOW DOES THIS AFFECT SWALLOWING? I'M SO DEPRESSED & WEAK FROM NOT BEING ABLE TO EAT. ALREADY REGRETING HAVING THE SURGERY. i'VE LOST WEIGHT BUT STILL UNHAPPY BECAUSE I FEEL SO TERRIBLE. PLEASE ADVISE SOMEONE    — nicole R. (posted on July 26, 2002)

July 26, 2002
Are you able to get your non-milk protein shakes down? (Milk generates more acid). Are they givign you Prilosec or Prevacid (or somethign in that famimly) & some carrafate? If so, it should clear in a day or 3. Any relief yet?
   — vitalady

July 26, 2002
Hi Nichole: I had the same problem at 5 weeks post op..I had horrible inflamation at the opening of my new pouch and I also needed to have my stoma stretched. I went into the hospital for a few days before the actual stretching so that I could get iv's to get re-hydrated and vits by iv but having my stoma stretched was the best thing that ever happened to me....Literally, 2 hours after the procedure, I was eating tuna and holding it down just fine...I have not had 1 problem since....11 mos post op and down #136.....I also went on Prevacid for 6 mos to just insure that I got no irritation in or around my pouch anymore...The Prevacid is a god send....Voice your worries and concerns with your dr....Communication is a must at this point between you and your dr....
   — Joi G.