sickness

mommashell
on 11/26/09 12:49 am
i need some advice about the rouen y gastric bypass!!!!  I am so sick, I cant eat anything without getting sick and it feels like it gets stuck no matter how small the bite or how much I chew it up it still feels stuck and even liquid feels that way sometimes. Will this ever get better? I am seriously thinking about a reversal but I almost died with the first surgery and I am scared to death to go through another but I cant live the rest of my llife like this.  What do I do? If anyone has any advice please let me know because all I can do is cry. I dont want lto live like this but I dont want to die either.
Teresa C.
on 11/26/09 9:19 am
I am so sorry.  Have you posted this question on the RNY page.  It might get more response or even on the main page.  I have read that you should call your doctor you might have a stricture. 

Teresa AKA tjcteacher

                
Leslie M.
on 11/26/09 10:15 pm - AL
I would schedule a meeting with my dr. and the psych....that is why we have them......for advice and support.  I know how depressing it is to not feel well physically.
Just be strong and remind yourself that it is worth it.
Make a list of the things you want to accomplish and why you chose to experience this weigh loss journey.....and read it when you start having doubts.
You are new out and it does get better.  It gets A LOT better.  And when you start seeing those big results......you will know you made the right choice.
Are you getting bored and frustrated with the food and drink options....if so, look for new options......I used to browse cook books and stores for hours for "educational" purposes......and look for things you may have never eaten before.......
Not sure what stage you are in but the soy meats were easiest for me to digest.....

Good luck and keep your head up!

Leslie
Katrina B.
on 11/26/09 11:17 pm, edited 11/26/09 11:18 pm - Prestonsburg, KY
I'm no doc. (of course) but from what you describe it sounds like you have a stricture. Strictures occur when your stoma is too tiny to allow food and liquids to pass through. They can fix that, of course. 
You wouldn't be able to have a reversal/revision just because of that. It's something that is easily fixed. Get in touch with your surgeon and schedule an appointment.

Good luck.

Edited to fix typo. and to add:

You aren't even a month out yet. You will have slight buyer's remorse. Stay on target with your surgeons/nutritionists instructions. Don't go to solids if you aren't supposed to. At your stage I was still doing soft foods. Make sure you measure your food also because at this point you're still healing and unable to tell when you're really full.
Leslie M.
on 11/26/09 11:26 pm - AL
good point Katrina.....I was still on liquids and starting soft foods too.
Didn't realize you were only a couple of weeks out!
If you are trying solids, I'd go back to a phase I until you can get in to see the Dr.

wendybburke
on 11/27/09 9:39 am
I have the band so you can take my advice almost with a grain of salt but it may be helpful and work.

FIrst I would definitely schedule an appoinment with your surgeon.

Second I would start from scratch with the origional diet stages and slowly add new flavors and textures as you go, maybe your body is in a little shock still from the trauma it goes through during and after surgery for a few weeks
You know liquids, pureeds, softs, regulars. I know it is a head ache going through that again but it may weed out the foods that you just plain do no tolerate anymore.

I wish you a lot of luck
Teresa C.
on 11/28/09 3:20 am
My thought also was to go back to square 1 and start again with liquids. Why don't you post this on the main board-you may get more response :)  Hoping you are feeling better today.

Teresa AKA tjcteacher

                
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