Just wondering!

This Morning is 18 day's since Surgery! I was wondering if I was feeling something normal?
I'm sure it's probably what Jenny called a grouchy pouch! But I feel like i could .
Like something in my throat when I was eating my Oatmeal this morning.
And just a crappy feeling. My belly feels upset. Like gas and just blah.
So Just Wondering!
Thanks
Rick

Hi!  I'm not sure which weight loss surgery you had, but it's not unusual for your stomach to be a bit queasy for the first few weeks after surgery.  It's getting used to what you're eating and it could be that some of the things you were used to eating before won't agree with your new pouch anymore.  It does get better with time.  And you may notice that your stomach will be gurgling a lot.  It doesn't necessarily mean that you're hungry it's just the way it sounds now.  Especially if you're like me who now eats 6 very small meals during the day instead of 3 big ones and it's especially noisy after drinking water.  My suggestion is just to take it slow with what you're eating and keep the foods bland and simple while you're healing.  Good luck!

I couldn't eat oatmeal for a very long time after surgery. I still don't have the taste for it. iT just sits too heavy for me. ( iate oatmeal everyday for 6 months before surgery) I esp. can't do it w/ milk. Has to be made w/ water.
good luck

I ate oatmeal pre and post op.  I still have times when it just doesn't sit right in my pouch. 

Carol

Thank you Everyone! I had RNY Surgery! And I think it's maybe I ate to fast plus oatmeal everyday since Surgery is probably why. Plus it does feel a little heavy. I'm just finding out what heavy is lol!!
I thought I was going to get sick this morning ! Feeling a little better now.
Thanks
Rick

Hi Rick

I get that feeling if I eat too quickly.  I have to really remember to eat slowly.  Also, I have a couple of anti-nausea meds that my dr prescribed.  I try to keep some of that handy.
But yes, it sure is normal.  Seems like the grouchy pouch syndrome can hit at any time.

Rick you may want to try the Kashi Go Lean warm breakfast cereal instead of oatmel.  I have found that it sits better and not quite so "heavy".  Its by the prepackaged oatmeal at the store.  I eat it daily with a few added frozen strawberries and two packs of splenda.  If you make it with skim milk you get 14 grams of protein...its all natural and helps to keep one "regular" so it has nice benefits.

Jeannie

It's been a couple of weeks of feeling pretty good till today! I was hoping not to have this feeling . lol!!
One day at a time !
Thanks
Rick

Sometimes the feeling is a good thing....a reminder that things are working.

Jeannie

Rick get used to the feeling I had it 24/7 for the first 5 months after my surgery! It isn't pleasant but I remembered the brass ring that I was and still am grabbing for. As someone once said this to shall pass! Good luck and keep your eye on that ring! Michelle