Question:
I was having problems eating, ended up having endoscopy to stretch my opening
I think I messed up. Now I can eat anything without getting sick. Has anyone had this and what happened? — Christy J. (posted on June 27, 2001)
June 27, 2001
How did you mess up ?
I'm starting to have the same problem Surgery 6/16/01 down 101#. I've
dumped more the last couple of weeks than I did the first four months no
change in diet just can't get it down. I don't know whats up.
I don't see the Surgeon until mid August.
Mike Hicks
— Mike H.
June 27, 2001
Are you eating things that should make you sick or eating quantities that
should make you sick?
— Dawn R.
June 27, 2001
Six weeks after my surgery I had problems with throwing up every single
day. I thought I was eating too fast, too big bites, etc., but no matter
what I did, it continued. It took me about two weeks before I finally
decided to call the doctor -- and did so because I was at the point that I
was throwing up water -- no matter how little I took. I went to the
hospital the next day and had an endoscopy -- the doctor said that my stoma
was supposed to be the size of a dime -- and it was the size of a cocktail
straw. Once I had it done, however, I went back on liquids for a couple
weeks but was fine and it has been fine ever since. I was lucky that I went
when I did though, because if I had waited much longer,I would have gotten
dehydrated, which causes even more problems. The doctor indicated that
this is fairly common -- you heal so well, the stoma closes. Any
questions, contact me.
— Audrey M.
June 27, 2001
Hi, I just got scoped Monday a.m.. Went to the ER last Friday thinkingit
was dehydration & low potassium, they kept me...ran tests and here I
am. I'm 4 weeks post op. The first day home I could eat anything, now I am
getting a little nasaus..and take a few bites and that's it. I wouldn't
worry too much yet. How long were you getting sick on foods before you had
the scope?? You may have just become accustom to eat a little...get sick.
I know I was. Good Luck & Hugs, Karan
— chance2lv
June 27, 2001
I had same issues, couldn't hold food always came back up only liquids
would pass thru stoma, at 3 months post-op had scope, after 2 days on
liquids, I can eat anything I want with no feelings of fulliness, I have to
watch what I eat and the quanity, I feel it was too early to have to count
calories, but what the hey still losing just not as fast as before scope
averaging 10lbs a month now. slow lost will most likely be the best health
wise. i'm post-op 5 months 1wk and down 82lbs. hang in there. email me if
you have questions
— Jamie C.
June 27, 2001
I am currently 8 wks post op. I did fine eating then at about 4 1/2 - 5
wks, I starting vomiting on everything. I first I wasnt chewing well
enough, too fast, too much, I thought I carfully watched what I was doing,
but pills were getting stuck, hurting to eat- I could feel the food just
sitting and not going thru, got where I couldnt hardly get in fluids,
yojurts, etc. My husband called the doc and had the endosocpy, they said
my opening was so small they had a hard time getting the scope thru, ever
since I can eat anything. I scared because of this. It doenst hurt, no
pain, I dont get "full, I just have to stop eating. What if my
"old ways" start? What should I do? At least before, I couldnt
eat and knew I would have to lose weight. Anyone have any suggestions?
— Christy J.
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