Question:
After eating issues

I am almost 3 months post op; and I noted that even when eating slowly and not over indulging, that I still feel gaseous and a little queasy for the 30 mins until I am able to drink. For you guys that are further out; will this subside after my pouch has had more time to heal and I am further out post rny? I need some words of wisdom here! thanx guys!!!    — robin.s2000 (posted on February 6, 2006)

February 6, 2006
I had the same problem at about the same time as you! Everything I ate made me feel icky. My surgeon said that I had a slight stricture, and the food went through extremely slowly. The reason I felt better when I had a drink is because it was helping to wash that food through. I had to back off and stick to very squishy things like cottage cheese, cheeses, applesauce, etc. and chew, chew, chew! Eventually the problem subsided. It took a couple weeks, but it did get better. Luckily I didn't have to have it dilated like some people do. I still will have that sicky feeling occasionally if I eat something that doesn't agree with me. Maybe try softer foods and chew them into oblivion in very small bites! If you still have trouble you should call your Dr. Best of luck to you and I hope this helps! Bekki
   — bekster

February 7, 2006
i have had this surgery almost six years now and still have trouble eating the things i like. i think everybody body is different. when i eat i feel very tired afterwards. but have noticed when i need to stop before feeling sick. my eyes water and my nose runs. like i said everyone is different and reacts differenly.
   — andrew

February 8, 2006
How much are you eating over how much time? Is it possible you may be following instructions, but eating too much for YOU? Are you eating past the first full feeling to try to get your oz in?
   — vitalady

February 12, 2006
I still have to watch what and how I eat, after a year. I still cannot eat chicken and eggs. I have to wait for an hour after eating to drink and an hour after ddrinking to eat.
   — Novashannon