Question:
i am 3 weeks post op and sometimes feel like everything is
at the top of my throat, is that from eating too fast and it just not going down. i am on pureed foods thru week 9 and tonight was chewing some canned ham. would that do it and make a person throw up? — bumstier (posted on December 29, 2007)
December 29, 2007
You may have not chewed the ham good enough. Normally you need to chew each
mouthful over 20 times as a rule to make sure food will go into pouch
properly. You may have also drank a liquid right after eating. Both of
these things can make you throw up.
— Dave Chambers
December 29, 2007
It might also be that ham is too much for you right now. I am eating a lot
of fish and shrimp. That's seems to go down easier. Pork is hard for me.
Chicken is too, but easier than Pork so I've been staying away from these
two for the most part, just trying them every couple of weeks to see if
things have changed, but in very small quantities.
~Shirley
— Shirley D.
December 29, 2007
My food guides lines do not allow me to have ham untl after six months
because they are harder to get down. I am three month post lap RNY and I
eat chicken, turkey and seafood. Red meat and pork are not introduced util
six months. I can tell you that when I don't chew well enough or eat too
fast that I have that feeling. It's hard to remember to chew properfly and
not eat too fast. Good luck.
— t_roxus
December 29, 2007
I am also in week three. Last night I ate 2 oz. of ham with no problem.
But.....I cut the ham in tiny tiny pieces and then chew each piece up to 40
times! In other words I pulverize it! We were at a restaurant and it took
we as long (longer) to eat my 2 oz. of ham as it did the others to eat
their entire meal. But when you take it slow - it goes down, stays down,
and you feel good. Good luck! C.Garber
— Caroline Garber
December 30, 2007
At three weeks out the ham is a big No No. I tired the same with chicken at
2 weeks out and nearly ripped my pouch lose. Do not eat it until your doc
says it is okay (usually after 4 weeks). You may not be healed enouhg and
if you do have it, you have to chew and chew...my doc says chew every thing
32 times...one chew for each tooth in your mouth. Everything should be the
consistancy of applesause before you swallow.
— [Deactivated Member]
December 30, 2007
I find a lot of things like ham, pork, anything drier than normal, no
matter how much I chew or chop it up..gets stuck. I stick with white flaky
fish, tuna with a lite mayo, and chicken or turkey very moist and cooked
forever, are the only things that go down well. I've also discovered that
eating out...is a challenge....unless I order chili or soup. It's awful to
have to be in pain and need to go to the restroom to vomit. It's flu
season and I just freak thinking someone might think I'm contagious in the
bathroom wretching up my food....or that I'm bulimic! I had to do it a
couple of times....and swore...never again. I stick with soup....or I just
don't eat....I sip on water. I've discovered one thing...we're saving a
ton of money not eating out....and I make healthier choices at home because
of it too. It will get better I'm sure....in time. I'm basically on
semi-softs for a very long time I figure. I'm 3 mos. post op nearly....and
the things they say I should be able to eat...sometimes give me trouble.
Patience is a virtue they say..... I'm working on it! Best of
luck....hugs....Cheryl
— Cheryl K.
December 30, 2007
I am 5 years since my surgury, What you are feeling is normal for some
people everyons experience is different but I did fell that at first. This
feeling will pass in time . Your dijestive system is healing from the
surgery. If you are throwing up most of your food consult your doc. You may
throw up in the begining but if this continues call the doc. It could be
just scar tissue from the surgery this is common.
— mszdaisy
December 30, 2007
If you can handle salad (lettuce) then when you are chewing a piece of meat
and it seems dry instead of spiting it out put a piece of lettuce in your
mouth (small piece) and chew it with the meat. The lettuce makes the meat
moist again so it goes down easier. I hope this helps. Take care and God
bless.
— saints1
December 30, 2007
I am 3-1/2 weeks and I have had thatg lump in the throat from things as
simple as water. I find that I still have to sip just a little liquid at a
time and if I eat something solid, I have to chew it to death first. Even
Jell-O goes better is I slush it between my teath. Ham will realy need
your attention to making sure it is just chewed totaly. I find with
chicken, I love the taste, I swallow too soon, so even though you may think
you are chewing the ham correctly, you might try chopping it into little
peices first and then chewing them well.
— William (Bill) wmil
December 30, 2007
It seems to me that there is a lack of uniformity with regard to what we
can eat, and in what amounts post-op. The surgeons themselves should adopt
a standard or at least explain that "your mileage may differ."
I'm 2.5 mos post-op and can tolerate very little in terms of solid food.
I've gotten over head hunger though, and am getting my daily protein and
vitamins, so I don't really care what I can't eat. I'm losing weight
fairly rapidly; about 4 pounds a week and that's what I signed on for, so
all is good.
You'll find your groove. Hang in there.
Tom
— Tom Y.
December 30, 2007
Darlene, If you are on pureed foods, you should not eat ham unless you
puree it. Julia
— Julia W.
December 31, 2007
I will have to agree, I am 3 wks post up on New Years Day and I am not
eating anything that has not gone through the blender and is pureed. I eat
deviled ham, mashed potatoes, tuna, split pea soup, things that are soft
and mushy with 2 crackers. It takes considerable effort to balance getting
enough liquids in and waiting before you eat, then after you eat before you
can drink. A real balancing act.
— faunemarie
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