Question:
After eating and feeling pretty good, 2 - 2 1/2 hours later it comes back up.

I am 5 weeks post op and had LAP RNY, I cannot eat much of anything except very small amounts and very soft foods. When I do try something new, sometimes it stays down for a while and maybe 2- 21/2 hours later it will come back up. I'm not an expert but this does not sound right to me. I don't drink before I eat and don't drink for a very long time after. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thank you, Annette    — Annette S. (posted on June 23, 2001)

June 23, 2001
Annette, I am 4 weeks post op Lap RNY too. I can't eat more than about 1/5 to 1/4 cup of any type of food and I get full. I had my first vomiting experience the other day because I ate more than I should have. It didn't come up until a good hour later. I think it just takes awhile for the body to decide that it can't digest it. Sounds like maybe you may be overeating because you just can't believe that is all you can take in. So, if you are eating about 1/4c. that probably is the limit for now. Hope this helps.
   — Dawn R.

June 24, 2001
At 5 weeks post-op only being able to eat soft foods and small amounts should be considered normal because that's about all I could eat at 5 weeks and my surgeon said it was normal. I had Lap/Rny too. My surgeon said some people take longer than others to be able to handle new foods. My new stomach could not handle new foods until about 6-7 weeks post-op. I'm at 10 weeks now and am just being able to handle many more foods. BUT because you're vomiting 2 hours after you eat, you need to make sure it's not a sign of a problem so please check with your surgeon about this so you can have peace of mind. Whenever I vomited from eating something that did not yet agree with me, it happened within a very short time (5 to 15 minutes). Don't forget, at this point in your recovery, liquids are the most important thing - more important than food right now, so make sure you keep drinking all the time. Don't let yourself get dehydrated. Also liquids will promote healthy weight loss. I felt the same way as you are feeling at 5 weeks but trust me - it gets soooo much better. Be patient and you'll feel back to normal (except thinner) very soon. It's all worth it in the long run. Best of luck to you!
   — [Anonymous]

June 25, 2001
I'm 5 weeks post op also with the same problem and I'm really scared. I haven't been able to talk to my doctor because he has three surgeries a day for the entire week and was away at a conference last week. When I eat I end up vomiting when I don't eat I feel fine. I just started taking Prilosec. I had an upper GI Thursday which showed my stomach was mildly irritated but everything else looked ok. Sometimes the pain is so bad after eating it actually makes me cry and curl up in a ball. I hope we are both better soon. I haven't eaten a meal and held it down since June 12th!
   — Laura R.