2 years out and sick every day

I have been off of the boards for a very long time, but my husband is very upset. I am 2 years out and get sick everyday. Some day's I throw up and sometimes I am just so sick and week that I have to lay down for an hour or two. Can someone please help me. I don't know what to do. Should I go back to my surgeon and have tests done or is this just normal after surgery, you live with being sick. Thanks

Hey Anitra - Have you been sick every day SINCE your surgery or are you just now getting sick daily? Is there any "trigger" foods that make you sick or does everything cause you to feel this way? Have you had your blood work checked during this time frame? Are your labs normal? With some additional information from you, you might get some better feed-back: I certainly can't speak for everyone, but MOST people don't experience sickness on a daily basis, so I would definitely get myself to the doctor for some tests. I hope you feel better soon! Hugs! Kristi

Anitra, I agree with the previous poster, it is certainly not normal to be sick every day. Please do go back to your surgeon, and if he/she can't help you, go to another one. You don't say anything about what you're eating. Are you following your surgeon's protocol? If you are eating sugary food or high fat food, you may be experiencing dumping syndrome, which would be expected. Please get some help and make sure your body is getting what it needs. Connie -147#

Nothing in particular sets it off. It is just different stuff on different days. I didn't think about dumping syndrome though. I have to say that my surgeon was not very helpful with a diet after about 6 months and I really didn't want to eat for about 6 months. Do you have anywhere I can look for a diet I should be following? I bet that would help a ton. All of my blood work comes back fine, i just had a CBC the other day. I will try to keep better track of what I eat and maybe that will show a pattern. I guess I just thought it was normal since I had my insides compleatly rerouted. LOL Thanks for all the help

Anitra, every surgeon or surgeon group has a different protocol.  I suggest you make an appointment with your surgeon and his dietitian and go over your symptoms and diet. A short version of most post-op diets include: Protein first, always so important. Veggies and fruits next Whole grains if you still have room Don't drink with meals or for 1-2 hours after you finish, this keeps you feeling full longer.  (This is not true with new post-ops, they must start drinking within 30 minutes after eating or they can't get enough fluids in.) Plenty of water, 60-100 ounces daily Always---multivitamin with minerals, calcium citrate 1000-1500 mg daily, most also require vitamin B-12 sublingually or injections as well as iron. To avoid dumping, we should always avoid sugar.  Some also dump with high fat foods. If your surgeon's office is not helpful, find another surgeon. Connie

Hi, I am new to the boards but three years post-op (lap band) today.  I am nowhere near my target weight.  I was going to say "because" but it's not for one reason only.  What prompted me to write, though, was to second Connie's advice to find another surgeon. Post-op, I did not feel supported by my surgeon or his office.  I went for 6 months of followup visits but then had to cancel an appointment.  As the weeks went by before I called to reschedule, I realized the doctor's office wasn't reaching out to me either.  In the end, I was the only one hurt by it but it's taken me this long (after a geographic move) to find another surgeon to get follow up care.  I am still (marginally) down from my pre-op weight after 3 years but I did find the strength to go to another surgeon to fix the problem. I strongly urge you to do it soon so you can ease your pain...

Anitra, .......................I just read your post.  I'm an RN.  I see that you've had a CBC done and was normal.  A CBC will show infection, anemia.  You can be very ill and not have an infection or be anemic.  Have you had your electrolytes checked.....meaning potassium, sodium, etc?  If not you need this done ASAP.  Vomiting, loose stools, and failure to keep down foods containing potassium, can result in the exact symptoms you listed.  Also a low sodium level can cause you to exhibit some of the same symptoms.  You will feel fatigue, nausea, overall weakness, possibly HA, symptoms of depression.......very weak and flu like.  If your electrolytes are too low, you may need some IV fluid to correct the situation.  This is not something you want to put off.  Please check on this with your doctor.  Anyone who has had WLS is at risk for electrolyte problems.....this can be very dangerous, but easily remedied.   Foods high in potassium are bananas, turkey, potatoes, oranges, broccoli.  Take care.  shawn  

Yes, I would go see your doctor. What you're describing is not normal at this stage. I still follow a very basic diet~protein first, veggies, fruits, complex carbs, etc. I do 6 small meals daily and my typical day goes like this~ B~nsa cib S~cottage cheese L~salad w/chicken, cheese, croutons, ranch S~banana w/pb D~chili S~fiber one cereal w/skim milk 100oz of water, vitamins, calcium and I work out 4-5x's per week Hope this helps!

nsa cib?  and banana w/pb? What's that. Not up on your "shorthand".  Thanks Marilyn

Just guessing, but: nsa cib = no sugar added Carnation Instant Breakfast w/pb = with peanut butter