3 weeks post op

The symptoms that you are experiencing are very common. The shoulder pain can be alleviated by walking, the pain will eventually subside. Unfortunately, gas/bloating is an issue that I still suffer from, almost 3 years later. You can definitely try anti-gas medication. Your doctor should have prescribed anti-nausea medication, I take Zofran. This is something that I keep with me at all times, as I experience waves of nausea for no reason. You are so early into your recovery, constipation is usually caused by the pain medication you were given, and diarrhea is a direct result of the surgery and your modified diet. Try and stay away from a lot of sugars and dairy products and also don't drink a lot of fluids with your meals, as it has a tendency to make your food exit quickly.

I was wondering if anyone could help me with diet advice .... For 3 weeks post op

Thanks Alice

Rachy... you got great advice from Sharon, very common side effects from NF. Keep walking, it helps with shoulder gas pain and keeps things moving to relieve opiod induced constipation. Drink water also. Can you burp? Some can and some can't depending on tightness of wrap. If not, just know it has to makes it way out the other end. The "fundus" portion of your stomach is where gas used to be, that was used in the wrap so now you will feel bloated and full quicker and more often. Watch what you eat for a while.. after 6 to 8 months and regular food will be okay again. It is a long recovery time. Get the zofran prescription from doc to help with nausea. Good luck and keep us posted.