Frustrated and Need to vent! (Long)

I am really frustrated!!! I can not seem to keep any food down at all. It’s certainly not from a lack of trying. I have tried what seems like everything. Even the simple things like yogurt make me sick. When I try something after a few bites I’m in the bathroom hugging the toilet. The last time I remember keeping something down was a week ago Thursday and I had 3 bites of mashed potatoes and gravy.  For the last 4 weeks or so I think I may have had 3-4 meals that I have been able to keep down. Otherwise I’m basically living off of water. Can’t drink any kind of milk or lactose free milk it makes me sick. I am in regular contact with the nurse about this. I have been put on a muscle relaxer and a new acid control both given to me a few weeks ago. Still I’m not seeing success. I called the nurse on Monday to talk about this and asked about a stricture. It was decided that I would go in for an Upper GI test to see if there are any other issues. Well, as of today I have not received any phone calls to set up this appointment as I was instructed I would. I have tried to call and find out what the hold up is and no response.

 

I’m trying so hard to keep strong and positive about all this and trying to look in the future that things will be getting better. But, as each day passes I begin to become more frustrated and more down about this situation. I’m not asking to eat a double cheeseburger and fries just something healthy so I can get in some nutrients. I’m tired 100% of the day and have no energy at all.  I have managed to get in my vitamins most of the time. Those at times make me sick too.  

 

I think I just needed to get this out and perhaps talking about it will help. I tend to hide my feeling from people and try to be strong so others can’t see me struggling. Although after a visit from my mother this past weekend she was able to look in my eyes and see that something is not right. I of course would not admit that to her and just blamed it on being tired. As a mother she saw right through that line.

 

There is an upsize to this. I am now down 71lbs, 41lb since surgery!! I also down two sizes in pants. I think I skipped a size!

 

Thanks for letting me vent!!

Hope you are all having a great day.

Awww angela-I'm sorry your having a tough time!!  Sometime that happens but hopefully it will pass soon easily and quickly!!!  I hope they find out the prob. soon and your on your way to a GREAT new life!! You've done SOOOO well btw!!!  God Bless!!!

Hey hon, I'm sorry your still having problems. Keep on that nurse to get this figured out. Are you able to get down and keep down any chicken broth? The protein in that might help??? I don't know. As always your in my thoughts.. vent anytime..  L.

Oh hon-that is no fun at all.  Please keep calling your Dr's office and bug the crap outta them-they need to follow through.  I am glad you are at least getting water down-try to add some K20 protien powder (the kelloggs stuff-it's at walgreens 2/$1 single packs) or some of that powder that the GNC has - there are some free coupons you can print off from the board.  then at least you might get some protein down.  if you aren't able to keep water down, you are in trouble and need to head for the ER right away-dehydration kicks in and then you can't keep anything down because of the nausea.  HARRAASSS THAT DOCTOR OFFICE!!   take care, sweetie-it will get better. Yahoooo for the great loss!!  lets try to make it more comfy for you, though! hugs- lynn

Hey Ang,   i am so sorry you are still not keeping anything down.  My gosh you have struggled since in the hospital.  I am praying for you so hard to get over this.  I have problems when I eat to fast or to much.  I am in the bathroom at least everyday for one meal I'm not hungry so I don't know when to quit and even 1/2 cup food can be to much.  Keep me posted and thet me know what they say.  I would keep calling and calling leave message after message if you need to to find out what to do.  Please take care of yourself and don't over do it.  I am praying for you sista.   Hugs Marsha

Awww Angela~ So sorry to hear that you're having problems. I  was going to ask if you were chewing, chewing, chewing, but obviously if you're eating mashed potatoes that is a goofy question.  Keep on the nurse about a scoping to see if you do have a stricture.  I personally had no problems like this, but others have.  Strictures apparently can cause big problems.  If the nurse can't help you---get hold of the doctor--ASAP. Take care and keep us posted. (((HUG))) **SUE**

Angela, sorry your still having a hard time. Just keep bugging the heck out of the nurse till you get that appointment.  I hope you feel better real soon. Hugs Troy

I'm so sorry to hear you are having so much trouble.  I had surgery a month ago, and I haven't had any problems.  And I guess I take that for granted.  I won't be any more. Remember one thing - doctors offices wouldn't be in business if we weren't patients.  We (and our insurance companies) PAY THEM to do work for us.  So bug the heck out of them.  Don't take no or later for an answer.  They work for us!!!!!  And if you can't get anywhere with one, try another one.  Your health is too important.  Who cares if you feel like you are pestering someone.  The only thing that matters is that they are taking care of you.   I hope you begin to feel better real soon.  Take Care, Kelly

Keep calling and demanding an endoscopy (scope down the throat) and tell them you need it asap. Otherwise you're going to end up in the hospital for dehydration. STAND UP FOR YOURSELF. If one nurse won't take you seriously, talk to another one. Call the Doctor On-Call. Go to the office and make them listen.

You need to put your foot down and make them listen to you......you need to be checked out! I had a terrible time with keeping anything down at all for months after my surgery. I didn't have a stricture.....I was just one of the unlucky ones whose body had a more difficult time adjusting to WLS. Even if you are able to keep water down, you can still be deydrated. And dehydration will cause you to throw up more often.  Be your own advocate. You need to be seen sooner rather than later! I will be keeping you in my prayers!!