Vomitting

Ok I just needed to know if anyone else out there is vomitting alot? I am 3 months out next week, for the past month I've been vomiting 3 times a week on average. Can't eat chicken or eggs without getting sick, but can get down pork, like a braut with the skin taken off. So I am not sure if it's just the foods suddenly won't work, or blockage, or if others experienced this? I keep the upside that I won't gain if i can't eat! Just kidding, i need to be healthy. Wanted to know I wasn't alone in this I guess...

I haven't had the surgery yet, i am having it oct 25th The VBG... Are you still losing weight, how much have u lost in the 3 months? i would consider calling the doc, perhaps u are just not ready for chicken and eggs. u did say u could handle some pork and u are able to do water?? so i am thinking just not ready perhaps something that u once loved and were able to eat before u just can't tollerate... call the doc and or surgeon and see what he has to say. Best of luck! Paula

Good Luck with your surgery, it's worth it! I had been given the go ahead for Chicken and eggs after 1 month, so i ate them for 1 month without any problems, then it started. That's where i get baffled, so I will call just to see what they have to say. I am able to keep everything else I eat down, sick of some stuff cause it gets repedative but it stays in. I am still losing, i've lost 62 pounds as of last week. It's great! Thank you for responding.

Oh boy!!!! I really hoped that no one else was experiencing the vomitting, but seems it may be a problem. Soups go down really great, but we need extra protein (other than shakes) My best experience is not having anything to drink for at least an hour before my meal. Then very small bites of meat (whatever the choice) chewed very slowly and very well before swallowing. Very small portion, too, and savor the flavor. If after chewing you feel the bite is too big SPIT IT OUT!!! Portion size is very important. Nutrition is very important. Remember those vitamins, and don't allow the throwing up to be the REASON for the weight loss! I'm down 80 lbs since April. My evening meal is very small because alot of times I just can;t hold it down, so I try to have a nice lunch. Since I am busier in the day I think the food digests better when you are up moving around more. Now, if you exercise in the evening maybe the bigger meal will be okay for you that time of day. Anyway, good luck, and try to eat because your body needs the fuel. Oh, and has anyone told you that YOU LOOK MARVELOUS? hUGS AND STUFF, Carol

Hi Jennifer...Just want to let you know that I am 4 months out and I have the same problem as you with the chicken and eggs. Also, cannot eat noodles of any kind. In discussing this in group, I learned a lot of people that have had the VGB experience the same thing only with different foods. Someone who had trouble with eggs, tried Egg Beaters amd that worked out just fine for them. I haven't gotten to the store to pick some up, but I sure am going to try as I am starting to crave eggs. Small portions and chew, chew, chew is the only way I can keep things down like thinnly sliced deli meats, uncooked vegetables, etc. Soups and throughly cooked veggies are not problem. The best thing to do is keep trying different things. Also, be sure to bring it up with your doctor at your next office visit or give them a call and discuss it over the phone. Stay on the upside as things will get better. Each month I find something new that I can add to my menu. Congrat's on your weight loss. You are doing just great!!! Granny Eileen

Hi There, I go through weeks of vomiting all the time and then I won't for a month. I can eat something one day and not able to later that day. I think of my new stomach as a personality of it's own. Some days it's crabby and doesn't want to work with me and others it's ready to be on my side. I find that chewing more than anything else will help. I also slow wayyyyyyyy down that helps it go down and stay down. I am almost a year out, so I think this will just be something I will have to live with. But that's ok. Heather 294-203-151

I am 3 years post op and in the beginning [for about 2 years] I had the same problem with scrambled or boiled eggs, white meat chicken, bread, and tortillas. Try eating soft boiled or over easy eggs...and try eating dark meat chicken. I still have a hard time with tortillas, and white meat chicken. And yes, some days I was able to eat some of these things with no problem, but mostly I couldn't. Trial and error. Good luck. Val