Question:
Has Shrimp bothered anyone else? Can you develop sudden allergies?

I have tried Shrimp twice now and it has made me froth at the mouth and given me horrible pain. The first time I was about 4 weeks out (maybe too soon?) and I had the Tilapia topped with shrimp at Ruby Tuesday's. I had a bad reaction and didn't know if it was the shrimp or fish. Then, last night (7 weeks out) I had Shrimp in Black Bean Sauce from a Chinese restaurant and I threw up. The first time throwing up since the surgery. I am able to tolerate turkey, ham and chicken so I'm wondering if I have developed some kind of allergy. Is that possible? Let me know any suggestions or if anyone else has had this problem. Thanks for all the info and all the support.    — Jennifer R. (posted on February 1, 2005)

February 1, 2005
Actually Jennifer, shrimp is one of the things I CAN eat! I feel like I get a good amount of protein in a small amount of food when I do. I do cut it up though with a knife and fork so I feel like I am eating a meal as opposed to an appetizer! I however, had my surgery 10/03. But I was eating shrimp about 4 months out. So give it time, it is a very dense food. An allergy is a possibility so check with your DR. I started at 263 and weighed in yest at 141 at the Dr's office so I am thrilled at this point. I have had some bumps in the road, let me tell you. But overall the best darn decision I have ever made in my life. Hang in there! Lori Augustine Brookfield CT
   — lotoa

February 1, 2005
Frothing and pain says *stuck* to me. Which would indicate too big a bite, or not chewed well enough. Too large to go thru stoma, anyway. </P> Throwing up, without any other symptoms also indicates stuck or too full.</P> Allergy symptoms would look like rash, wheezing or restricted airway usually. </P> Check the size of bites, how well you're chewing . . . and good luck!
   — RWH G.

February 2, 2005
Jennifer, Shrimp is the one food I tolerated early on. I really love sea food considering I can't tolerate alot of other meats. I have noticed with shrimp if its to chewing and not tender enough then it will not go down well for me either. As all the other post have stated make sure you chew it into very small bits or it will get stuck. Red Lobsters shrimp scampi is the best "yummy". I tolerate it really well because its so tender. I don't think that you have developed an alllergy to shrimp. I just think that your tummy dont like tough pieces of food. make sure you chew it into mush. Take care and good luck. Jen:)
   — imgabbie

February 2, 2005
I am 2 weeks out and I am eating shrimp with no problem. What I make sure that I do though it cut it into small bits and I use lemon or that low carb Cocktail sauce they have in the diet section of the grocery store. It definitly sounds like you are not chewing it enough or swallowing too much at a time. HTH!
   — MagickalMom