Question:
Still can eat after 1 1/2 months after surgery
I had my surgery Dec 5th 2005, I am still unable to eat. Most of the time I can not keep clear liquids down. I am on a feeding tube the Doc had put in while doing my surgery. I am looking for anyone else out the that is having trouble and would like to chat. Thanks Lucilu — lucilu (posted on January 22, 2006)
January 22, 2006
I'm so sorry you are having problems; please keep in mind that this is not
normal and you shouldn't accept it as normal. You must speak to your
doctor immediately; don't be intimidated, and if you can't do it, get an
assertive friend to the the talking. Do it.
— vitoria
January 22, 2006
It sounds like you have a stricture. Those can be easily fixed by going
through a process very similiar to getting an upper GI and it only takes 30
minutes to fix. Don't be affraid to ask your doctor it is your life and
you can not leave it in no one elses hands. Speak up for yourself before
it is too late.
— [Deactivated Member]
January 22, 2006
Did you ever have a swallowing type test after your surgery before leaving
the hospital? It can show a couple of things...such as strictures,
narrowing or leaks. There is something obviously going on. I agree with
the others....This is NOT normal and should not be accepted as such(either
by you or your physician). Go back to your surgeon and demand answers.
— Beth C.
January 22, 2006
I have had 3 swallow tests 3 scopes and 2 dialations. They just keep
telling me to give it more time. I have to be on a feeding tube from 9p.m.
to 9a.m. everyday. I have not lost any weight and feel very frustrated, and
anxious. I don't know what else I can do except wait like the doctor tells
me to do.
— lucilu
January 22, 2006
I understand your frustration, I have had a BAD infection since 2 weeks
after my surgery on Dec 15th, 2005. the doctor said it will still be at
least a couple of months before it might go away...and I am eating too
much!! there are alot of complications people have after surgery, I guess
thats why we have to go through so much hassle to get it. But I will pray
your situation improves...God bless you...
— rebecca3
January 22, 2006
I had the same problem, although I did not get a feeding tube. Eating made
me throw up constantly. I found that I could tolerate certain things more
easily, and that I (still) have to wait an hour to an hour and a half after
eating to drink anything and an hour after drinking to eat anything. I
could only eat a few spoonfuls at a time for about seven or eight onths
after, and had to rely on protien drink to get my nutrition. I am now
getting better, but still have trouble with eggs and chicken, among other
things, and I am a year out. Try eating different things and do not force
yourself to eat what you think you should. Listen to your body.
My nutritionist kept telling me that I had to eat more and it was a surgery
problem, but my surgeon said it was not. he was right; I just had to pay
attention to my body.
— Novashannon
January 23, 2006
I haven't had surgery yet and probably won't cuz I'm losing weight due to
not being able to eat. I worry that because I'm fat, no one sees it as a
problem (my GI doctor even congratulated me for weight loss that happened
cuz I couldn't eat and have chronic nausea and vomitting).
I have found that I can handle slurpees and italian ices in small
quantities but that's about it.
My food intolerances aren't because of WLS.. but because of other health
problems. I thought I would write tho and tell ya I know what you are
going through and I hope things get better. If you want to email me, feel
free (mrsidknee at gmail.com -- substitute the 'at' for @)
Good luck!
— mrsidknee
January 23, 2006
I am rather confused by your situation. You have a very low BMI for any
sort of bypass surgery, so I have to ask you if you had the lapband done?
```````````````` Certainly, you are entitled to a consult by a second
bariatric surgeon (and if you have insurance coverage, call up the claims
office and demand it now, ask for another surgeon on their list).
``````````` I wish you luck. Theresa
— SouthTX LapBand
January 24, 2006
I have had 2 scopes and 2 dialations. They just keep telling me to give it
more time. I have lost 50 lbs and feel very good now. however I was very
frustrated, and anxious. How I have no more trouble. You will be ok just
talk with your Dr. Good luck
— bntfive
April 28, 2010
I am going through this right now with my daughter. She had rny in 2005 and
recently learned she had a fistula (pouch joining with old stomach) and had
that operated on in December 2009. She has had several complications since
then including an abcess, two leaks, three strictures due to scar tissue as
well as being on a feeding tube since December. It has been a real
nightmare for her. Has anyone gotten any second opinions with
complications? Also any experience with the Cleveland Clinic? We want to go
there and see their expert. Now the original doc wants to do another
surgery to remove the pouch and have a chest surgeon attach the plumbing to
the esophagus!! AHHH
— mmeda
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