Question:
Nauseated after eating

Hi, I am usually the quiet reader of the group, but I am having a problem. I had surgery Feb. 15 and was doing great. Now everything is making me sick to my stomach, even the protein shakes that I was drinking with no problem. I'm eating alot of ice to help me get my water, and I am taking my vitamines. Should I go back to broth for a few days? I was told I could start on soft foods. I ate 5 small bites of really juicy chicken a couple of days ago and threw it up. What do I do about the protein drinks, if I get sick everytime I drink them what do I do? Plus I am really not hungary I have to force myself to eat every 4 hours, and knowing I'm going to get sick it's getting harder to do. Help any suggestions are appreciated. Cynthia    — Southerngarose (posted on March 5, 2010)

March 5, 2010
Hello,I had RNY on Feb 18.You can email me at [email protected] any time and we can talk.If I eat to much I feel nauseated.Last night was the first time I actually vomit.I had a tiny bite of canalope and as I swallowed it I could tell it was going to come back up,it was the weirdest feeling!I find protein hard also because but I try to drink as much as I can.I am just really confused about it anyway because I wasn't a big meat eater before the surgery and now I have to consume 80 a day? But yes back to your question I did hear that everyone heals different and if you get sick like you are to go back to liquids then try again.Best of Luck to you and I am sure it will be worth it for the both of us this summer! with the new you!
   — davonjack

March 5, 2010
I was looking at my after care papers and they say if you have vomiting report to the ER because you could dehydrate very quickly if you are not keeping any thing down.
   — davonjack

March 5, 2010
You're only three weeks out. According to my surgeon's guidelines, it is months too early for you to be eating chicken or canteloupe. Ask your surgeon's office to go over with you what you should be eating at this stage. It's important. Good luck!
   — Janell C.

March 5, 2010
I titally agree with Jannel, this surgery is new and your pouch is healing. Only eat what you are allowed. As far as chicken, I am 6 months out and I do not eat it, it makes me sick. Eat Greek yogurt. Even to this day and I am six months out, when I barf, the next day I only drink clear liquids. You guys this is a life changing operation, be compliant with the program, these Drs. know what they are telling you to eat and not eat. This is a wonderful tool, and you will be so happy. I have to say that it has been rough for me, and I am totally compliant with what my Dr tells me to do.
   — FSUMom

March 5, 2010
I had RNY 3.5 months ago, and I sincerely had the same problem. I could not find a protein shake that did not make me sick. I was lucky if I got 30 grams of protein daily. This happened for the first 2 months at least. I tried everything. I ordered Unjury Chicken Broth protein, and I thought it was horrible. I finally bought an unflavored protein at Kroger's and mixed 1 tablespoon (only 8 grams but at least it was something) with a bullion cube and made a hot broth. It was the only thing I would tolerate. I drank it several times daily. At that point sodium was the least of my worries. Finally after about 1.5 months I tried EAS, and it is the only shake I can drink. It only has 17 grams protein, but it is substantially more at one sitting than I was previously getting. I cannot eat chicken even now. i ate a few bites 3 days ago and thought, "Yea, I can now eat chicken." I tried it the next day, and it made me sick. I pretty much eat very soft foods still. I eat a lot of beans and soup. I can eat a few pieces of cheese. I trieed one thing that works well. I was desperate. My husband leaves me 1 serving and takes the rest to work. About 1 month ago I was having so much trouble, I though I would try shelled sunflower seeds. A quarter cup is one serving and has 7 or 8 grams of protein. It has too much fat, but at this point I was lucky if I was getting 400 calories. They chew to mush. I was able to easily eat it, and when I did it actually broke a plateau I had been fighting. I was simply not getting enough calories. Now I love them so much, I only eat them several times a week and only 1 serving when I do. I know it is hard; you have to experiment. However I would stay away from the dense protein for now and try eating softer proteins like beans, etc. I also ate a lot of homemade soup with lots of fresh vegetables. The meat was cut into pea sized pieces and cooked so soft it was almost hard to find the meat in the pot. That haleped me tremendously. I hope this helps.
   — dasie

March 5, 2010
....one think I forgot to add. i agree with Janell too. You MUST follow your plan and only attempt what you are allowed. I was told in my class to stay on pureed foods and soft foods for as long as possible. It gives your pouch a chance to heal without the trauma of forcing foods to soon.
   — dasie

March 6, 2010
Hi. I had surgery on Feb 4. I had trouble eating eggs, so I tried taking a can of Campbell's Chunky Split Pea and Ham and pureed it. It looks like baby food, but tastes great and I get 4 serving from one can which is about 6g of protein for each serving. It's low in fat, low in sugar, and has 5g of fiber. It's very easy to digest since it is pureed and has little fat.
   — mysticfeather