2 years out - hunger, vomiting, & pain

I made it through almost 2 years almost without incident.  I vomited a couple of times early on when food got stuck, but otherwise its really been a breeze until now. During the first 2 years I had absolutely no appetite unless I was ill.  I ate to consume the food needed and always take my vitamins and protein shakes.  I lost 120 pounds and got to goal although I did gain back about 5 pounds.  I recently found I am constantly hungry and I'm definately reaching for bad foods.  (I may have a sinus infection)  I always eat sugar-free low-fat, but lately they aren't the best choices. I average about 1000 to 1200 calories a day and exercise 2 hours 3 times a week.  I started to vomit fairly frequently.  I almost think I'm thinking I'm hungry when I'm getting nauseous.  After I eat something I vomit.  My pouch is getting progressively sensitive over the last few weeks.  Last night I went out and had  a small amount of a cheese burrito and as a treat a glass of wine.  I woke up with a very painful pouch.  It feels like after my surgery a painful lump in my chest.  Everything I eat or drink makes it hurt more.  Has anyone else suddenly developed hunger.  Is this vomiting due to the food choices or could there be something wrong?  I don't think its swollen or blocked because it isn't with every meal.  Anyone with any similar experiences or advice would be appreciated.  Thanks, Sharon

You may have an ulcer. I would go see my surgeon if I were you. This is not usual. Do you still have your galbladder?

Diona

See your surgeon or a gastroenterologist to get your pouch checked. Good luck and feel better! Kathy

I do still have my gallbladder. I know that I am even more sensetive to higher fat than to higher sugar.  The difficulty with seeing my surgeon is that I have recently relocated from NJ to Wyoming.  I'm not certain that another doctor will see me post surgery.  I'm going to try to find a GP today and hopefuly they can help me to find a specialist that will see me.  Thanks, Sharon

I started getting hungry about 6-8 months after surgery and I am 22 months out now. I have the same problems with pain and nausea and its my gallbladder. I will have it taken out over the christmas holidays. Get it checked out, I know the pain is not fun. Hope you feel better. Studies show that up to 30% of people who lose a tremous amount of weight have problems with their gallbladder.

 

Good Luck

Rachel

Where in Wyoming are you? There are 3 surgeons in Billings, Montana which is in Southern Montana. There is also a lot of surgeons in Colorado including Greeley, Denver, and Colorado Springs. I think even Fort Collins  has one now.  In Wyoming there are 6 surgeons listed on this site - Richard Fermelia - Cheyenne; M. Whitney Parnell - Cheyenne; James Balliro -Jackson; Dennis M. Lewis M.D., F.A.C.S. - Riverton'; Nick Morris - don't know where; Take Pullos - don't know where. My surgeon is Dr. Michael Snyder at Denverbariatrics.com - he uses Rose Medical Center in Denver. They are all surgeons on top of being bariatric surgeons so am sure one of them will see you for a gallbladder problem. Biggest thing that anyone that works on you needs to know is not to put a tube down your throat without a scope so they don't hurt your pouch. I had surgery in February and they were really good about it. I also wear an medical id bracelet with my surgeon's number on it in case of an emergency when I am not able to speak up. You can get them at http://www.gingersgourmet.com/. Good Luck! Diona