frustratedI am 10 weeks out and

donald1953
on 4/19/08 4:29 pm - NY
I had gastric bypass surgery 10 weeks ago, i am having awful time keeping solid food down. It seems like by now they should. I chew fine and try to eat slow but chicken turkey pork hamburg anything solid like that comes back up. Maybe i dhould still be on the more liquidy stuff but frustrating
Lost120
on 4/19/08 9:21 pm - NY
Lisa L.
on 4/19/08 9:22 pm - Nesconset, NY
Donald,  I suggest that you call your surgeon. You may have developed a stricture which is a narrowing of your stoma. This could cause food to get stuck, nausea, and vomiting. Your doc will most likely schedule an endoscopy so he can see if there is a narrowing. If he finds it he does a dilitation/stretching of the area so it is "normal" size. I had this happen to me and after the endoscopy, I thought to myself "why did I wait so long". You will feel so much better in the end. Good luck and keep us informed.  Hugs, Lisa

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Phatty
on 4/19/08 10:19 pm - North Greenbush, NY
Donald, I agree with Lisa - definitely call the office - someone is on call - they're always there for us!! I know everyone's journey into solid food is different but to me it definitely isn't normal - it could be something that needs immediate attention. Just call, if for no other reason than to ease your mind!! Good luck & let us know how you make out. Cece
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kleekelly
on 4/19/08 10:41 pm - Hudson Falls, NY
Donald, that happened to my mom, she had a stricture...2 balloon procedures and she is all better.  good luck!

 Kristy 


jamiecatlady5
on 4/19/08 11:07 pm - UPSTATE, NY
Donald...
can you drink all fluids in a day w/o issue? how about soft foods, sometimes certain people take longer than others to advance their diet, soemtimes it is trial and error, adding sauces, making meat moist and mroe rare in case of beef etc can hlep...if you do not think it is behavioral (eating too much, too fast or not chewing well enough), look at an angry pouch (one who vomited) can stay that way for a day.. going back to fluids can help warm soothing liquids, strained soups, broth, decaf teas etc.. then try again with yogurt then advance...

Calling the surgeon is also a great idea a scope may be needed, especially f your not able to keep fluids down!
Keep us posted, it is frustrating and usually once iossue addreessed either stretch stricuture or time it all resolves!
Take Care,
Jamie Ellis RN MS NPP

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