Question:
Does this feeling of being so uncomfortable while eating ever go away?

im 3 weeks out of bypass surgery im having a very hard time eating its very painful and uneasy feeling. I know i cant but if it were up too me i would eat at all i just have no appetite    — venessa24 (posted on May 1, 2011)

May 1, 2011
Three after my surgery I think,but I am not sure, but I was allowed only to eat pureeded protein shakes. I didn't eat too much, just try to get your protein in.
   — FSUMom

May 1, 2011
Vanessa, I am not a bypass patient! I had a DS. However, I can tell you I am 6 weeks out of surgery and the uncomfortable feeling is gone. We have two completely different surgeries so I do not know if it will be the same for you. I do k ow you should be concentrating on your protein right now and fluids! Do not let yourself get dehydrated.
   — Frostbite25

May 1, 2011
thanks for the advice i really cant wait to get over this hump!...lol
   — venessa24

May 1, 2011
I had bypass surgery just one year ago now and I remember having a hard time eating right away so I just ate my protein shakes and some soups, fruit etc...now I can eat most anything but I still focus on my protein or meat, then fruits and veggies...it does go away...
   — tfqh99

May 1, 2011
I was put on a liquid diet for 2 weeks after my RNY. I could only have broth those 2 weeks, with that, I chose to drink Isopure Protein drinks. 3rd week, I could have pureed soups, yogurt, cottage cheese, Taco Bell refried beans (soft food stage). I had a hard time too, so I mostly drank my protein drink and protein shakes. I didn't venture out to the yogurts because of the discomfort I was experiencing. It goes away, your stomach is healing and will be for quite sometime - although the actual discomfort you feel now will subside - soon.
   — Lisa1212

May 2, 2011
Vanessa - 1. Talk to your surgeon!!! you need a diagnosis!!! YOu may be trying to progress to solid foods too fast or too much food too fast or to much spice too fast or ???. It may also be more serious such as your antiacid isn't working for you and you need a different one or you have a problem with the surgical site internally or ??? I can't stress enough that you need to talk to your surgeon and get very specific on what type of discomfort and when with him/her. Good luck and keep us posted. Please talk to your surgeon today!
   — werebrett

May 2, 2011
Ask your surgeon, I am near 10 years out this summer, and as long as I dont overeat I am fine. Eat too much too fast and I am reminded of my surgery. BY FAR THE BEST DECISION I EVER MADE IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!!
   — bob-haller

June 1, 2011
My RNY was 1 1/2 yrs ago, but I am still having some discomfort if I eat too much or have too many sweets. I have found that if I lay down for 1/2 hr I am much more comfortable and the feeling goes away. I think it is gravity that is the problem. I am retired so can lay around. Good luck.
   — bettywink-chipper