What have I done????

Hello! I am just about 4 weeks out and have not gotten ill to the point of throwing up thank Goodness! Today, however I ate lunch, very slowly, chewed well, and have not felt well since. I feel terribly uncomfortable, like there is a lump in the top of my abdomen.....I can't eat dinner, I can drink and it goes down but this feeling is sooooo uncomfortable. What did I do? I fear I ate too solid of food perhaps....although my doctor encourages us to try new things as long as we are slow and chew well.....Please share your thoughts! Thank you! Michelle

Hi Michelle What did you have for lunch? Sharyn

Michelle, that still happens to me at times, usually I can tell after a bite or two and I just stop and know that that is not going to work. Usually walking around helps some and then belching. I've had it happen that I try to drink after and all comes back up and sometimes that is quite a relief. You will get more familiar with how things feel, and if you feel that after a bite or so, just stop. The other thing to remember is that what works one day, doesn't necessarily work every time. sometimes something is dryer one time than another. Since this happened yesterday, I hope you feel better today, but if not, call your doctor, to be sure. chris

Michelle, Call your DR. I did that and ended up dehydrated. I was in the hospital for 4 days. Also they might want to check to see if you have a stricture. I had to have the test done.. luckily I did not have it. Call your Dr.... Take Care and Hugs, Julie

Michelle, It could be nothing. Call your surgeon. They all want to help. Let the professional calm your fears and help. Best of luck. Feel better soon. Deb

Thank you ladies..... It did pass....I felt fine by morning.....I had eaten 1/2 of a toasted lo- carb whole wheat tortilla with sauce and a light sprinkle of cheese on top. I think I may have been a bit ahead of myself.....I will save such ventures for a few months from now! It was good going down but misery once it went there! LOL!!! I think I'll stick to yogurt and soup! (wink)

Definately check with your doctor! I am 5 weeks out and just got out of the hospital today. I became really dehydrated from not being able to eat or drink. They got me hydrated and did a scope. Sure enough - I had a stricture!!! I am glad they fixed it and I feel better now. Good luck! Shellie