Question:
I get unbelievable pain after eating sometimes, and lately it's getting worse

I sometimes get unbelievable pain after eating sometimes, and different things trigger it...twice it was fish, once it was mashed potatoes, once it was bean soup, and I thought it was maybe I was eating too fast, but when I only had two tastes of bean soup (very mashed up) I knew it wasn't from that. I throw up on just about everything except cottage cheese, jello, liquid shakes (adkins) and I'm getting quite concerned. I'm 11 weeks postop and down 60 pounds... I don't want to bug the doctor with things that are "normal."    — Deborah F. (posted on April 1, 2004)

April 1, 2004
Hi there -- I was having the same problem with food. In fact I will probably NEVER eat eggs again. I ate slow, chewed well and still had problems with every type of "solid" protein. Sick and terrible pain. Just recently have I been able to eat some solid protein. I am 2 days shy of my 5 month anniversary and just started being able to eat some solid protein about 3-4 weeks ago. If you take a look at my profile, you will see that I was advised by my dietician to try salads. I thought - "NO way will my baby tummy like them" -- guess what, that has been my staple. I will tell you right now, cheese (i.e. from pizza-just the cheese or pieces of cheese) makes me VERY sick and causes intense pain even now. Hope this helps -- just like everyone told me, you WILL get pass this. Some of us have very sensitive tummies! If it still continues to the point of not being able to keep anything down, CALL YOUR DR!! Good luck
   — LisaL.

April 1, 2004
Deborah.....please do call your Dr. as you might have a stricture. A stricture could be causing your pain; however, it can be easily corrected and you will feel soooo much better...promise.
   — denisel

April 1, 2004
I agree - call you doctor. This is during the prime time when strictures are most likely to occur.
   — [Deactivated Member]

April 1, 2004
Don't worry about bothering your Dr. that is what he is there for. I had my surgery on 2/2/04 and I have a stricture. I went on Wed. to be scoped and have it opened and it is wonderful. Very easy I was in the hospital and back home within a couple of hours. And no more pain or vomiting when I eat. I feel great. I have to have it done again next Wed. because they have to open the stricture slowly. ( I had a very bad stricture ) But I am not worried it was so easy to go through. So please call your Doctor, it is well worth it. Take care and GOOD LUCK Sue
   — Susan W.

April 3, 2004
Hey- it depends on where the pain is. If you didnt have a gallbladder removal then it could very possibly be your gallbladder. And gallbladder attacks most commonly occur after eating something. I would call the doctor. Its not like he isnt getting PAID for all of this!
   — Valerie03