Question:
I am 9 weeks post op and feel sick everytime I eat.

I just started feeling sick recently anytime I eat anything except for saltine crackers. I am getting my water in, but I know I can't possibly be eating enough. I get sick after a few bites. Before this last week, I was able to eat really well. Now I haven't lost any weight for over a week and I can't eat! Has anyone else dealt with this, and what did you do? I don't think it could be a stricture because I think I am to far out for that. Any ideas what it may be?    — nchaudoin (posted on November 21, 2002)

November 21, 2002
I felt like this for a while also. I found if I could just get a little something down in the morning, that will keep me on track for the day. I normaly scramble an egg and can get down half.
   — Christi S.

November 21, 2002
I went through this, too. At about the same time, I think. Everything made me sick to my stomach. I couldn't drink water anymore either, and I still can't sometimes. Protein shakes wouldn't stay down ... I thought I was in real trouble. My doctor's nurse told me that she thought I was eating too fast. So I fixed that, and it helped some. I think it's just a phase. Try to find something that will stay down. Maybe some crackers with cheese. If you can't drink water try a Crystal Light flavor. The only one that I could drink (and still do) is the decaf Iced Tea. Good luck. Hang in there. It will pass.
   — KelBurt

November 21, 2002
Ok, I've got to ask, as a nurse one of things we worry about when people say they're nauseated after eating, how are your bowel movements? Sometimes this is the culprit. I find this is the main problem in the elderly and with my own daughter who is 3years old. If they quit or slow down eating, c/o nausea with or without vomiting, running low-grade to high fever, chances are the potty department needs to be evaluated. Nasty subject, but you know, all of us HAS to do it. LOL
   — Leigh G.

November 21, 2002
Please check with your surgeon's office about this. You may have a closing of your stoma and need to have it scoped. In any case, it should be checked out by your surgeon.
   — Alberta R.

November 21, 2002
You MAY have what I had..and that is an ulcer on your esphogus...i was sick 24/7 and couldnt eat for 1.5 months. They should do an endoscopy to check what's going on. I am ok now but still need meds for the ulcer...
   — Jeanne C.