Question:
I am having a lot of trouble with foood getting caught and then I vomit. Any suggesti
I am 3 weeks post op — nursesusie (posted on August 20, 2006)
August 20, 2006
If i had to put money on it, I would say you have a stricture. DO NOT wait
anytime to get to your surgeon. It is very important for your health. If
you do have one, it takes about 5 minutes to fix it. The longer you wait
the worst it will get. I have had 5 of them to date.
good luck
— Steve Cohen
August 20, 2006
Maybe you are not chewing your food good enough. That is what happens to
me when I don't chew well. But I am not a Dr. so you should call your
surgeon. Hope this helps.
— tia24tx
August 20, 2006
Chew chew chew! Food should be the consistency of baby food before you
swallow. And eat slow too. Your pouch has awhile to heal since you're
only 3 weeks out. If this doesn't help, then you may have a stricture.
I've never had one so I don't know what it feels like. Also, are you
eating the right things? I tried thinly sliced roast beef too soon and it
got stuck and I was MISERABLE. I hope you feel better!
— platypus
August 20, 2006
Being only 3 weeks out I'd assume that you are still on at least puree/baby
food if not still on liquids. If you are eating regular food now it is way
too soon! You need to make sure you chew chew chew and measure your
portions. 1/4 cup looks larger than it is and if you are doing it by eye
you are going to eat too much and get sick.
Either way, discuss this with your surgeon!
— oceanrayne
August 20, 2006
If you are trying to eat real food at 3 week out that is what
the problem is. My Doc had me on Pureed foods for 6 weeks
Then gradually added real food in after that. If you are trying at this
point to eat real food. You should have been told what
kinds of things to eat in the first 6 weeks if not your Doc was
a fool. (they are lots out there) that don't give much help afterwards. Try
eating refried beans with cheese, scrambled eggs. Mashed potatoes w a
little gravy. no more than 2 to 4 oz. at a time. and never drink liquid
with your food. If your food is not pureed make sure you chew chew chew
that food.
If it does not improve call you Doc ASAP. ARe you able to drink water. you
should also be getting in water during your day. Good luck & feel
better soon. What kinds of food are you trying to eat???
— Marilyn C.
August 21, 2006
At this point in the game you should be keeping in very close contact with
your surgeon and relating any such problems to him/her. Could be a
stricture or the type of food you are eating. Some surgeons create smaller
stomas so you will have to chew things to death and watch the types of
foods for a long period of time. For others, they have swelling or scar
tissue that closes the stoma and if that is the case you need to be seen.
Many strictures self-resolve, but that isn't for you to decide...it's for
your surgeon to decide. If it's really bad they can put a scope down and
dilate the stoma. Don't wait until you can't keep water down...by then
it's quite emergent. Keep on the phone with him/her about this. Dina
— Dinka Doo
August 21, 2006
Just eat less and chew good. I got sick about 4 times. I am now 4 mos out.
— geneswife
August 21, 2006
I am 8 months post op and I still have this problem from time to time if my
food is not wet enough. It will feel like it's caught in my throat and
then I have to throw up. Chew, chew, chew and also make sure your food is
moist. Best wishes!
— Nicki F.
August 21, 2006
I just had this happen last nite - I am 8 wks. out - if food is not wet
enough & I eat to fast & don't chew, chew, chew this will happen -
2nd time for me & not fun at all!!! Remember to chew to mashed potato
consistency before swallowing. Good Luck
— Kathleen F.
August 21, 2006
I agree with Steve. Been there done that. I was a month out the first time
and had to have my stoma dilated 4 times. The problem is that the a leary
about opening it too wide, so that is probably the reason it takes more
than once. That's just what I think. It doesn't count for much. I am now
almost 2 years out and rarely ever vomit any more. Of course I know before
I swallow that last bite that if I swallow one more bite I will throw up
everything I just ate....Deb
— debi327
September 22, 2006
Susie, I was having the same problem. I had a upper GI done because I
thought it was a stricture. Turned out to be Acid Reflux (severe). I am 2
months post op and some solid foods still feel like they get stuck and it
burns really bad. I have to vomit for relief. But the doctor put me on
Prevacid twice a day and it seems to be helping.
— adoxendine
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