Stomachless-Headstand

No sphincter between intestines and esophagus means bile reflux is a common thing post gastrectomy. Bile, unlike acid, is alkaline and it is an ugly painful thing! Many struggle with it. There are medicines to alleviate symptoms and sometimes a surgery to lower the bile junction helps too. Elevating the head of your bed when sleeping and not eating before bed are tips to decrease its occurrence. I, thankfully, have only experienced it one time. Not a fun side effect of this surgery. Before my gastrectomy I had the motility of my intestines checked. I want to be sure that my dr was placing my bile junction at the correct spot. All was working well so he went with the standard position. One of my fears going into surgery was that I would never be able to do the yoga poses that require my head to be lower than my “stomach.”ie: downward dog, headstand… Fear no more!!! I can do it! At least I could on this day! ????I haven’t taken a yoga class since before my surgery and am feeling inclined to schedule a class. My absolute favorite is hot yoga. I wonder if the excessive sweating will be too much? Have any of you taken a class? If so how was it for you? Was it easy to rehydrate? Follow us on Instagram @ Beetingenes