Two Months and I still cant eat, Is this normal?

Had RNY surgery on May 23, 2011

In my 4th week (on jello and liquids only) I started getting nausea and vomiting. Week 4, 5 & 6 I was nauseated and vomiting 24/7 and ended up having to go in and get IVs to rehydrate.

I tried 5 medications and nothing worked. Now I have a vomiting fit for 10 to 24 hour if I eat one tiny bite of food.

My co-worker said she had the same problem but it all passed and got better after 3 months. My surgeon is concerned and wants to do tests but I think it will pass. Although I will do what ever they tell me to do.

Anyone else have this problem and when did it pass?

It's not normal if you're chewing well, eating slow, not drinking with meals. You should be able to tolerate some soft foods at this point.  Vomiting 24/7 should make you concerned.  I'd see your surgeon for testing.  Not every patient is the same, and you can't think your situation is OK, when compared to another post op. Each patient has some slightly different issues, and yours may something that needs medical attention. DAVE

Nausea and vomiting is a big indicator of dehydration;  I'm glad you got the IV's.

You should be able to eat soft or pureed foods by now;  could you be suffering from a stricture?  You might ask your surgeon to do an EDG to check to make sure your stoma isn't healing too small.

Try pureed soups, refried beans, etc.

Good luck. 

 There is a very good chance you have a stricture and that won't pass or resolve on it's own.

Yes it's normal...Believe me, after a few years you'll be surprised as to how much you can eat. Good luck!

It sure sounds like a stricture. It can be both diagnosed and treated with endoscopy (they dilate the stricture during the procedure).
     Listen to your surgeon and get it checked. And if there is no stricture, well, then you know and you no longer need to worry about it.

Larra

I'm going through the same thing right now. I'm only 3 weeks post op and boy it hurts to eat. I'm also going through jello and broth and if I do eat an egg for breakfast, it comes up. protein shake, comes up. plain yogurt  well you get the picture.  weighed myself today and I haven't lost or gained. from day 1 to day 12 I lost 26 lbs.  will be seeing the PA on Aug. 1st and see what is going on. sipping water like its going out of style, as well as Crystal Light. is it suppose to hurt when drinking liquids?