Question:
For a couple of days now I've been feeling a little sick now today I am really sick.

I haven't eaten anything that could have block my opening but everytime I eat something I am throwing up. I don't throw up food its clear egg whites looking stuff. I can't even drink water with out my stomache rumbling and getting nauses. What have I done to myself thats wrong?    — Jennifer W. (posted on September 24, 2000)

September 24, 2000
Yes, call your surgeon in the morning he can help you keep food down. You probably have not done anything to cause this. Your body has been through it. It takes some time for everything to start running correctly. I am sure your Doctor can help you. I hope you feel better soon...Trina
   — Courtrina Amur W.

September 24, 2000
Definately call your doctor in the AM. From speaking with others who have had to have a dialation performed they all had these type of systems. Good Luck : )
   — Pam S.

September 24, 2000
I too had this problem. It seems to come and go. I am almost six weeks post op. 3 weeks ago it was very bad, while we were on vacation in Vegas. I was doing the exact same thing. One thing I did find was that when my stomach started "convulsing" as I describe it, I would not put anything in for a couple of hours to give it time to settle down. I had bad pain right before I would start throwing up, like something was stuck. I don't think I was eating too fast or taking too large of bites. It was strange, sometimes foods that I knew to be agreeing with me, such as egg beaters would even cause the problem. In the last week I seem to be doing it less and less. I think our new pouches are irriatable at first. Good luck to you.
   — Mary G.

September 24, 2000
Finally! Someone else who had this problem too. I am 4 months post op and the first 6-8 weeks I suffered from this too. When I went to see my surgeon for my 6-week checkup, he said I was eating too fast. I said NO WAY .. I am eating really slowly. But I wasn't. I was also trying to drink the way I used to drink and that wasn't working either, so water wouldn't stay down either. It felt like a big lump in the back of my throat until I threw it up. So, the doctor once again explained to me how to eat and how to drink .. old habits die hard. Then, he gave me some Bentyl and Prilosec and told me to take them when I ate. Well, I'm happy to report problem solved. Everything has been fine since then. However, just as you said, the "FOAM" you're throwing up is white and mine kind of formed a "tube" in the toilet. It was the oddest thing. Anyway, hope this helps. GOOD LUCK!
   — Sonya H.

September 25, 2000
It's from eating too much and too fast, especially too fast. You have to slow down and take really little bites. Also, there may now be some foods you're just allergic to. For example, chicken. I cannot digest it, it's just too tough, I'm not sure but I have to stay away from it. Certain abstinences may be your answer because I'm assuming everything doesn't make you sick. Can you pinpoint what's making you sick? Just eat some of your safe foods and see your surgeon if the vomiting persists.
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