Question:
Vomiting almost contantly after after eating had RNY

am thinking of RNY I have a friend that had RNY in June she vomits almost everytime she eats. Her hair is falling out. Is any of this normal.    — Carol Sue H. (posted on December 28, 2009)

December 28, 2009
No, this is not normal. She needs to contact her surgeon ASAP. She should have an upper GI scope to make sure she doesn't have a stricture. She is losing her hair because her protein intake is not adequate. Good luck to her! I had 9 strictures my first year! Ana Villa, RN
   — nursevilla

December 28, 2009
A doctor will usually troubleshoot first, (mine did) is she chewing her food real good? is she taking bites that are too big to fit in the new opening to the pouch,(which is only the size of your little pinkie finger) is she eating too fast? I wasn't chewing my food good enough/small enough. And it caused me to throw up everytime. Her hair falling out is normal due to surgery, protein intake. That will pass with time. More info under previously asked questions post op. If she has tried to chew better, take smaller bites, eat slower then she should contact her doctor. Well, contact the doctor and he will go through these with her, but at least he knows about them. Does she throw up with just food or water too? If it is just with food, then probably nothing to worry about. If it is with water and/or food, then it could be a stricture. I am 4 yrs post op without one stricture, so I have had my share of concerns, and a lot of foamies due to that. Hope it is nothing serious. for her hair, bump up protein, use Nioxin Scalp Treatment for fine hair, it will give the appearance of full, thick hair and it really helps.
   — Kristy

December 28, 2009
I would not make the decision for this surgery based on anyone elses experience, as we are all different. Usually symptoms like these mean something is wrong. You may have a completely different experience, with no problems. Most problems have a reason that is easily corrected, by staying close, and in touch with your Doctor and bariatric center. Learn the program, stick to it, and your results will be good. You have to relearn how to eat the right foods, hydration is a must, and chewing food completely is important. All these things become second nature after a while. Good luck. And remember, if you are obese, the side effects of that, far exceed those of having weight loss surgery. I'd do it again in a heart beat!! Top wt 240, surg wt, 224, current weight at 2 yrs post op 110. I'm 5'2". I credit my success to following the program!
   — lesleigh07

December 28, 2009
No this is not at all normal. Maybe she's not eating the correct foods or perhaps there is something internal going on. She need to contact her surgeon.
   — rkurquhart

December 28, 2009
I had a stricture, it is better since the did an endoscopy.
   — FSUMom

December 28, 2009
CALL AND SEE YOUR SURGEON....RIGHT AWAY !!!!!
   — karensaporito

December 30, 2009
I had my surgery in June 2009 I did great while eating puree but as soon as I introduced solid food I was throwing up all the time. Please encourage your friend to see her doctor and nut. I healed too tightly which happens. The doctor did an endoscopy and I feel great no problems eating now. And I've lost a total of 87 lbs. so far. I'm keeping my hair because I'm eating and keeping the right amount of protein. I tried the Nixxon hair treatment but my skin was too sensative. I use manoxidel available at CVS or most drugstore cheaper and works great. Good luck, its worth the journey, I have good health now and so much to look forward to.
   — donnaholman