Bad Stomach aches and pains

Hi all! I need some help. I am 3 weeks post op, and every day I feel like I have stomach flu. I can hardly get ANY food in me because I feel sick to my stomach, back pains, AND I feel constipated. But my doctor said I'm not eating enough. I know that this is all part of the package, BUT does anyone have any suggestions (if any) how to lesson these symptoms? Thank you! Heather

heather...i don't think ANYONE should hazzard a guess about your situation and offer suggestions, without knowing WHY you are having these symptoms... insist that your surgeon help you through this time... best wishes... Lori

Thanks Lori... I actually loved my surgeon before surgery but she has left quite a bit to be desired. BUT my partner suggested I try taking my pepcid, and today has been better (fingers crossed!)

Heather, I suffered really bad pain and nausea the first few weeks post op because I was intolerant to the protein and I was bloating up with gas which caused the pain and nausea.  I had IBS before surgery and to date still suffer from symptoms.  However, I had to shop and shop until I found proteins that I could handle.  I ended up taking predigested proteins in liquid form, by the tablespoon, and eating more normal foods like pureed soups.  This may not be what is going on with you.  Please check with your doctor.  But discuss this possibility with him/her, or better yet, with your nutritionist. Hope you feel better!  Hang in there.

Hey Nicole: Thank you so much for this. I will send my doctor an email about this!