Question:
I'm 13 days post op and I overate. Afraid

My doc said I could have soft foods when I left the hosp 13 days ago. Today I made tuna salad and pureed it to death. This evening I was like a hummingbird every hour. The last straw was when I didn't stop when I felt pain. Now I'm miserable fearing I am going to spring a leak. Has anyone else done this so soon?    — Perri T. (posted on December 25, 2000)

December 25, 2000
Peer: Don't worry I did the same exact thing I too had some tuna and actually as long as you were able to keep it down and not feeling any physical pain except guilt, you will be fine.Remember it is all trial and error when it comes to foods you can and cannot tolerate.Best of luck
   — Alan G.

December 25, 2000
I called the doc this morning after a miserable night. He said I could spring a lieak as much as 3 months after surgery. I am monitoring my temp. He said to go back to liquids for the remainder of this week. I see him on Thursday. He said he had a patient leak at 3 months post-op. I asked why. He said, "Bad Luck". I have had severe abdomimal pain all night. Not much pain in my pouch area. I think I am worrying myself into the cramps. More encouragement please.
   — Perri T.

December 25, 2000
Perri, I think EVERYONE goes through that "overeating" bit, at least once post op. Like it was mentioned before, it is a trial and error thing. Not only that, but you are learning how to eat smaller portions so you still have the old thought of "I need to keep eating..." Please don't be too hard on yourself, I have done it a few times myself and was absolutely miserable. It's a "lesson" thing, you will remember it and hopefully not do it again. Good Luck, hope your pouch is alright and no leaks have sprung. Hugs~
   — Marni

December 25, 2000
Perri: I doubt you could actually 'worry yourself' into 'extreme abdominal pain.' This sounds real. Stay in contact with your surgeon -- don't wait too long because it could be very serious indeed.
   — Cindy H.

December 26, 2000
Thanks for the responses. Last night I had a scare. Yesterday my temp was a little high. Then last night it jumped to 100. Don't know why and am still worried. Called the doc at 10pm and he said I could come to the hospital for observation, however the insurance won't pay if it isn't anything. I decided to wait through the night and see how I did. Woke up at 2am and my head was wet with sweat. My temp had broken and has remained normal today. I guess I dodged the bullet. Still scared. Afraid to eat anything now and feeling sickly. I was sched. to return to work today. Think I'll take another week. Anyone think that is a bad idea? Maybe I should return so that I am not constantly thinking about my surgery.
   — Perri T.

December 26, 2000
HI, I just wanted to say that if you are not feeling well and have a fever you should get yourself to the dr asap. Better to be safe than sorry. Hope all is well.
   — Eva C.