Nausea/Vomiting

Margaret B.
on 1/1/04 11:38 pm - Rolling Meadows, Il

I had roux n y 12/5/03. I was surprised at how much pain I had afterward. After my drain was removed, it turned out I had an infected drain site. That's cleared up now. I'm having problems tolerating foods. I can tolerate bananas, tuna, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes. I had some chicken chop suey, about 2 spoons of it and got severely nauseated and vomited right away. Then my husband ordered pizza and fried chicken from a pizza restaurant. I knew enough to stay away from the pizza, but I took the skin off a chicken thigh, and had about 2 tiny bites and again got severely sick. I'm thinking it's MSG's maybe. Of course sweets give me dumping syndrome (that's a good thing in my case). But also I'm now lactose intolerant. This bums me out because I was counting on using milk as a source of protein. I know a lot of these food intolerances will subside in time. Just would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks and Happy New Year to all!

Selida S.
on 1/2/04 9:35 am - hesperia, CA

RNY on 12/12/03

hi i had same surgery 12-12-03 i dont have much suggestions just try to stick to the diet and eat what you can tolerate just questions do you feel like food is stuck in your throat? does your stomach feel heavy? i have more pain than i thought also

Margaret B.
on 1/4/04 11:20 pm - Rolling Meadows, Il

Thanks so much for your reply, I appreciate it!

Arizona_Sun
on 1/2/04 9:49 am - Gilbert, AZ

RNY on 12/08/03

Wow, I am not even allowed anything that is not pureed yet. You might try going back a step and giving your body a chance to heal some more. It is still very soon post-surgery for chunks of food. I am not allowed that at all until I am six weeks out. Sandra

Patricia L.
on 1/3/04 11:50 am - Coopersville, MI

RNY on 12/24/03

I am on a liquid diet and will be for 4 weeks after surgery(12-24-03). Maybe you should try a softer diet for now and heal a bit more before trying "real" food. Good luck and please don't get discouraged Pat

Margaret B.
on 1/4/04 11:23 pm - Rolling Meadows, Il

Thankyou so much for the reply. I agree with you.

Margaret B.
on 1/4/04 11:22 pm - Rolling Meadows, Il

Thanks, I think maybe my surgeon's dietician does put a person on solids too soon. I'm doing better this week. I think I was retaining water last week because I've lost 5 1/2 lbs over the weekend. I drank a lot of water, and I think that helped clear out the excess fluids.