Stomach cramps and nausea -- normal??

G'morning Everyone I've run into a bit of an obstacle the last few days -- I've been having bad stomach (pouch) cramps and nausea to the point of throwing up. My doctor has just upped my diet to pureed foods but it seems that anything I eat makes me sick. I have called him and he said it wasn't unusual and put me back on clear liquids for 24 hrs and then told me to just eat cream of wheat (watery) for a few days. Has this happened to anyone else? Did I do something wrong by trying to introduce too many new foods too quickly? I'm really bummed by this and want it over with. It's getting old just being able to keep down small sips of water.. (sigh) Any help or advice you can send my way will be appreciated as I'm at my wit's end. Hugs to all, Lisa Z.

Hey Lisa, congratulation on your weight loss surgery!!!! Even though you are probably questioning your decision to have this surgery because you are experiencing some discomfort. Let me be the first to tell you that it's NORMAL. While reading your post I noticed that you said "did I do something wrong by trying to introduce too many new foods too quickly" Lisa, more than likely this is the problem even though we are not "new to food" we have new tummys that are MUCH more tempermental. Might I suggest introducing foods on a weekly basis. Try something for a couple of days don't get caught off guard if something works today and makes you sick the next. So go with the flow. Wishing you all the best. Peace and blessings. Marcy

What you're feeling is totally normal. I had many problems when introducing foods back into my diet and was nauseous everyday for two months. But the good news is that it does pass. Follow the advice above about introducing one new food a week. Journal how well you tolerate it. I can tell if something agrees with me as soon as I swallow it. For a girldfirned of mine, it takes a while for her to see if something will be tolerated. Yes, we're all different and have different surgeons but so much of what we go through is common. Have faith that it only gets better! Welcome to the losing side! Laura*

Hi Lisa, Keep an eye on this. If you continue to have nausea and vomiting ask the doctor to scope you to find out if you are developing a stricture. It's a little early for you to be getting one, but not unheard of. I started get nauseus at around 3 weeks, and by 4 weeks out I was vomiting pretty bad. Had a scope done this past tuesday and had a pretty severe stricture (or closing from scar tissue at the juncture of my small intesting and pouch). I was dilated and will have to have this repeated at least one more time, maybe twice. Please don't think it's anything you did wrong. Just keep an eye on it, and if liquids begin to make you nauseaus, contact your surgeon right away. It's a complication with an easy fix. Good luck and God bless. Debra 239/205/125

Hi Debra Thank you for the head's up -- I never thought of that, although I should have considering my predisposition for growing scar tissue (My surgeon spent almost 90 minutes cleaning out scar tissue before he even started the bypass). I find that when I sit upright for more than 30 minutes at a time I start getting nauseous but if I lay down afterwards, I feel better. I have been in constant contact with my doctor and if this doesn't go away soon I will ask him about doing a scope to rule out a stricture. Thank you so much -- I really appreciate the help. ((Big Hugs)) Lisa Z.