Question:
Bad stomach ache for a week now, advice needed

I feel like I am going to throw up but I can't. I mean I am nausaus 24/7. Does anybody think there must be something wrong with my pouch?    — Wendi S. (posted on April 7, 2003)

April 7, 2003
Could be many things, from a stricture (which can be fixed) to eating to fast, not chewing enough, etc. Your Dr will advize you on whats going! Get there quick! God Bless.
   — Jamie M.

April 7, 2003
Wendi, like the poster said before, it could be many things. You didn't say (nor did your profile) how far along post-op you are. Many new post-ops get nauseaus often for months, it can often take time for our bodies to adjust to all the new changes. It could also be a stricture or an ulcer. You really need to check with your surgeon and get it looked at so you can feel better. Goodluck
   — Lezlie Y.

April 7, 2003
I work with a RN who had the surgery and represents the Bariatric Program. She had a bad stomach ache particularly every time after she ate. Come to find out she had a perforated bowel due to a hernia and needless to say her bowel came out of the perforation. They had to operate on her again. She has been out of work for two weeks. I am sorry and am not trying to scare you, but you need to see your doctor!
   — Marcy G.

April 7, 2003
Wendi: I know how you feel. I am 8 months po today and I have to take suppositories off and on for my nausea. I hate it. Sometimes food will go down fine, other times I have to lay down and just rub my stomach. It does go away with the help of my suppositories. Please tell your doctor. There is medication that will help relieve this discomfort and sickness. Good luck...
   — patti R.

April 7, 2003
How does water taste? Any pain in your back or shoulder?
   — vitalady