Can't seem to eat.......:barf:

January 24th I will be 7 weeks post op. I am having so much trouble keeping food down. I am having more "bad" days than "good" days. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do about it?????? Also, how long did this last???

Sharon, you are sooooo not alone....I want something to eat (don't matter what) and when I sip, suck, or bite it all comes back in a few seconds. I follow all the rules (or at least I feel I do) to a tee and still it comes up. I feel like there is something heavy or stuck there and all I want to do is get it up. Sometimes it comes up on it's own and sometimes I make myself bring it up . I read all the time trying to find an answer to your question and mine but they all have different points of view on what I am doing wrong..so if you get any answers please let me know. Sincerely Sherry

My nutri recommended "Papaya Enzyme" they sell it a GNC and she said when I eat if something feels like it is stuck and not really going down to take one and she said do not try to drink it will not make the food go down it will only make it worse.

Hi there so we are all somewhat in the same boat here, I had my surgery on the 23rd of Dec. and I am going through the same thing. seems everything that is not soup is just way to heavy and it comes up with alot of clear fluid..sort of like spit...? I have tried drinking as much water as I can and it seems that I can only get a few small sips in before I get the heavy feeling again. I have tried to follow just what the doctor and dietian has said ..I go back to the surgeon on the 4th of Feb. and I am hoping then that I can find out why this is doing this. Some say my pouch is to small to hold any more than an oz. or two..and others say that it is scar tissue. So until then I am eating only a small bite or two of soup and then about 3 or 4 hours later try again. If you find out anything please write me at [email protected] Thanks and I hope you feel better soon. Jolene

This had been me for two weeks. I'm telling you CALL THE DOCTOR....You more than likely have a stricture!!!! It won't get better it will get worse if you don't do something NOW. I woke up choking on my own spit it got so bad!!! Please don't wait! Tracy

Hi Sharon, I thought I was in this boat all by myself. We had our surgery on the same day. Last week I got so sick with not keeping anything down. I was nausated(sp?) I went to the emergency room from work, because I was getting so weak and tired. I found out that my potassuim level is low. I had to received some potassium per IV. As of today, I am getting a little better. I started back eating today. Some is staying down, I just take smaller bites and 3 minutes in between bites. I know it will get better, just hang in there. I will keep you in my prayers.

Call you dr. You may need a stomach med.