Question:
Please help! I have been sick for the past three days...

Three days ago I started throwing up. At first I thought it was just a bug. But now i am still trowing up. I am three weeks post op and have had NO problems. I was wondering if this sounded like a obstruction of some kind. I keep liquids down and have keep soft proteins down but seem to throw up everything else. I am scared to death. Please help!!!    — [Anonymous] (posted on May 17, 2001)

May 17, 2001
About 3 weeks post-op I had the same thing. It started on Wedsnday, and lasted till Sunday. I couldn't keep any thing down, the doctor said that it might be a virus, but he really didn't know.....Finally little by little I was able to drink and eat.
   — Marie B.

May 17, 2001
Please contact your doctor. While it may be a virus, you could have developed a stricture or narrowing which is causing more of the liquids to pass, but nothing else. Also you don't want to get dehydrated. Take care.
   — T.L. S.

May 17, 2001
You say your 3 weeks post op and you say you can keep down liquids and soft proteins that is good enough for a while Keep in Mind you have just had Major Surgery and completely reconfigured your stomach and intestines and for the first few weeks your suppose to baby your new Pouch/Stomach think of yourself as a new born and feed your stomach accordingally Don't rush this Don't try new foods just to see if you can tolerate them Eat no sugar Eat no ice cream Do not set your self up for failure THIS IS A TOOL ONLY USE IT WISELY
   — Kathleen M.

May 17, 2001
My hubby did this about 2 1/2 weeks post-op and went back in the hospital for severe dehydration - was on IV for 3 days. I recommend seeing your doc. It takes very little to become dehydrated after WLS! His liver and pancreas enzymes were way out of line and had it gone a day longer, the doc said it could have caused permanent liver damage. It's safer to check it out with a simple blood test. Hubby is home and doing fine since! Good luck!
   — Anika R.

May 19, 2001
Hi there, I am also three weeks post-op and am having the same problem. It is normal. I know two others who went through this on some level...just calm down and go back to soft and liquids. My doctor doesnt want me eating anything remotely solid for another two weeks, and now I understand why!!! It's back to protein shakes (fresh fruit ones) and quick-grits with shredded cheese added for protein. I am learning that poached eggs stay down too...slide a broken egg into about an inch of boiling water and let it cook until it turns white. They are great with salt and pepper. :) Write to me in a week, I bet we are both feeling better!! Sandra
   — Sandra W.