Question:
6 weeks and vomiting a lot
I'm six weeks out today from my lap rny and throwing up about everything I eat. I'm constantly making adjustments hoping it will get better. I chew chew chew and it still seems to get me. Most of the time I'm either eating refried beans or eggs. Dairy doesn't bother me. Is this normal? I don't want to bother my surgeon if this is something "we all just go through" but I tell ya, I'm feeling pretty crappy! lol — pixiegirl27 (posted on May 9, 2008)
May 8, 2008
Personally, I would not freak out, but it is NOT norrmal to throw up
everything you eat. I would call the doctor right away - that is what they
are there for. I'm sure they will have an answer for you. I threw up
occasionally after my WLS and I got scared but it passed. Let me know how
it goes for you. Blessings....
— Kathy T.
May 9, 2008
If you weren't vomiting up until now...it could be you might be eating a
little too much? Try leaving a few bites and see if that helps you...It's
hard to tell if you are eating too much in the first two years because you
have no hunger really...Try it...It might help...If not, you really need to
call the doc because constant vomiting is a sure way to end up malnourished
and very sick...
— .Anita R.
May 9, 2008
I had my RNY 3.25 years ago. To this day, I still cannot tolerate fried
eggs. Is this how you have having your eggs? Scrambled? If so, then it
could be the fat you use to do the frying. One whiff of margarine,
shortening, or anything made out of soy, like soy lecithin, or corn oil,
etc. and my body still immediately and negatively reacts. With the smell,
and I'm still ready (and do) throw up. I now use coconut oil (which is a
medium length fatty acid and good for our bodies and skin, increases our
metabolism and really helps us lose weight) for all my cooking and daily
diet now. What I found most helpful to me in those early days was split
pea soup or non-fat yogurt. Split pea soup is so very, very high in
protein, and is so nourishing. The yogurt -- you have to watch and read
the labels so you don't shortchange your protein but at the same time you
don't sugar-dose. In fact, I thrived on yogurt (and still do) but was most
concerned about the sugar content. So... I became a home-made yogurt maker
because the taste, texture, and flavor is awesome and I can easily control
the sugar content and add Any Whey to increase the protein level. I also
would take very soft fruit, blend it up and put 1/4 cup over my yogurt.
Every time I ate (and eat) this combo I think I've died and gone to Heaven
because the flavor and texture is so very good. I make my own yogurt,
fromage blanche, cottage cheese, and mozzerella cheese. This is one of
the benefits of this surgery: it changes our lives and gives us wonderful
opportunities. How I would have laughed years ago if anyone said I'd
become a cheese maker!
— Christine Gibson
May 9, 2008
Make an appointment as soon as possible with your doctor they need to find
the right adjustment for you, so please make an appointment it's not
normal.
— 2409w.poplar_rodriguez
May 10, 2008
Hello There,
Please call your doctor...it sounds as if you may have a stricture. I
had two after surgery and it's very common. They do a very quick and easy
GED to remove it. You will feel 100% better afterwards. The key is not to
wait...call, it is better to find out it is nothing, than to let a problem
grow.
As a side note, you will not be bothering your surgeon! This is what they
were paid to do, and I can speak very highly of my Dr. he is very paitent
and understanding and always wants to know if I have any concerns. Best of
Luck, and congratulations on making this wonderful life altering choice!
Wanda
— wandajomorgan
May 10, 2008
I agree with everyone else. I went thru the very same thing, not being
able to keep down water, meds, nothing. My surgeon put me on a TPN (total
parental nutrition) for a month. It was no picnic in the park, but it
helped me get back on track. I had my surgery 8/22/06 and have lost almost
300 lbs.
good luck,
Peggy
— DBlazer325
May 10, 2008
I had my lap band a year now and I still throw up. The secret for me is to
take an extremely small bite. Chew Chew Chew. put your fork down and wait
around 5 minutes before taking another bite. I have a hard time eating out
because I tend to try and stay up with everyone else and it just doesn't
work. At home at family dinners it works out great because by the time I
finish eating the kitchen is clean. hahahaha
— lanaph
May 10, 2008
I would call your surgeon, I am 6 months out and I have NEVER thrown up! I
eat beans and eggs almost everyday for breakfast!
— teekayoki
May 11, 2008
I agree with Wanda Morgan, Please call your doctor...it does sounds like
you may have a stricture. I'm just about 7 months post-op and since Feb 08
up until 2 1/2 weeks ago I had four of those procedures done, I too was
told it's very common. But it's very quick and easy. Most people that has
to have this done feels better by the 2nd dilation and do feel better
afterwards. Don't wait!!! Call your doctor now, Wanda's correct you will
not be bothering your surgeon! There are there evey step of the way for
you, like her surgeon my surgeon is terrific too! I just adore him and his
team they work hand in hand.
Best of Luck!
Aloha,
Wans
— WandaB
May 11, 2008
Don't ignore symptoms and discomfort. Your body is trying to tell you
something. Let the surgeon tell you if it's normal. I ignored my symtoms
(justifying that I could still eat my yogurt and refried beans without a
problem), and I ended up in the hospital for 3 days because of dehydration
(due to a stricture).
— gonnadoit
May 11, 2008
You should contact your doctor. Anytime you throw up you should be
concerned, but for 6 weeks thats excessive. You got to be dehydrated.
Contact your doctors office for the correct answer.
— Icantiemyshoe
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