Malnutrition

I too get nauseous at the drop of a hat . In a way it keeps me on track with regain so I'm glad of it but my resulting pickiness regarding food choices can be annoying. I have a very difficult time with meats and even fish most days and can't tolerate protein powder.

For me relaxing on the carb intake is a MUST . That doesn't mean fatty or salty snack foods though - those make me very sick particularly the next day.

Instead I make things like fat free cheese enchiladas with fat free corn tortillas, fat free beans and fat free cheeses and fresh tomatoes ( which I pour a can of green enchilada sauce over and bake for about twenty minutes ) . I can make a pie plate of this and eat off it for two days - the best thing is that the carbs give me an appetite to go back for more a few hours later . I don't find it makes me either gain or lose weight but if I tried to eat the same thing made commercially with fat - I'd get really sick ( and gain too) .

A few people can't tolerate much fat after this surgery ( I couldn't before surgery either ) . I take evening primrose oil supplements ( or Tonalin ) to make up for what I don't eat and my body needs for cell regeneration.

Hang in there ! I too know someone who got a temporary feeding tube for a few months, felt much better and had it removed . Haven't heard from her for a while but hopefully its a sign she's living a full and healthy life :)

Thank you for your reply. I'm just keeping on. Yesterday I ate a small "fajita" that was mostly vegetables but did have 3 bite sized pieces of thin steak - and it stayed down! Victory! I just keep trying. I think I'm going to hold off on fish for a while, sadly, I've just tried too many times.

Honestly, I haven't paid much attention to the fat content of what I'm eating. I'm going to in the future to see how it affects or doesn't affect my tolerance. Thanks.

You need to force your protein in, too, unless you want that feeding tube for the rest of your life. As you're bringing your health together, start coming up with a plan of how you are going to sustain those nutritional levels once you are unplugged. It may include walking around with a protein sippy cup from this day forward, but your body MUST have this, whether you are hungry or not.

Try this protein supplement: ProStat64. It tastes like total monkey ass, but it has 15g in a tiny ounce. It got me through the first couple of months, post op.

Thank you for your reply, as well as the link. I will certainly look into it. Protein is so very difficult and I realize it's a huge issue that I've got to figure out. Thanks so much.

Dehydration can cause nausea. Are you getting fluids in? If that is difficult, try different temperatures. Try drinking protein shakes from a sippy cup (the smell can make some people nauseous).

You are 3 months out. I remember hearing other stories like yours and the people did work past it. Keep working on the fluids and the protein. This is your job. You can do this!!

Thank you for your reply. I do struggle with fluids as well. Headaches are an issue with dehydration too for me. The last couple of days I can tell my fluid is better because of my head, but the nausea isn't any better. The abdominal pain is a teeny bit worse and so something might be going on, though.

You're the second supporter on this thread who has mentioned a sippy cup. I need to look into that. I am very smell-sensitive so it might help. Thanks so much!

I'm sorry to hear of your issues. As for protein supplements, "When" I do use them I use the low carb EAS protein supplement it is the only one I found that has the least amount of sugar. I like the strawberry. My issue with my WS is foods with hidden sugars and after surgery I am now lactose intolerant. Some surfers I can eat and others I can't. I absolutely can not drink a drink something has sugar in it. I have issues with stomach and duodenum ulcers, so for the rest of my life I will be on Protonix and Carefate. They are the only things that stop the stomach pain. I am happy where my weight is. I can't believe where the time has gone seems like yesterday I surgery. I wish you the best. Another thing I found that if the foods I eat are low acid I have less issues.

Thank you for your reply, I'm sorry it's taken so long for me to respond. The fatigue has been a bit worse the past few days. I also don't drink anything with sugars, although I can handle milk at this time in very small amounts. Acid in the food i**** or miss as long as it is a small quantity of food. Thanks again.