Question:
My surgery was 12-11-02. I had the open gastric bypass, I have had no pain at all.

I have been able to eat small portions of chicken, potatoes, pasta. I have had no vomitting, or the dumping syndrome. I don't let myself feel full, and I am worried there is something wrong. Should I contact my Dr.    — kacy G. (posted on December 28, 2002)

December 28, 2002
I guess everyone is different I am 9 weeks post-op --I have just gotten to the point where I can eat a tiny bite of chicken and I have not tried pasta--I was just moved off soft foods at 8 weeks from my Dr. If I tried to eat chicken it would get stuck as would a lot of other foods--though I have not dumped I have vomitted a lot---I would say you are lucky also.
   — Marie R.

December 28, 2002
I have not vomited once since having this surgery and I don't have a problem with any foods. I have been full to the point of pain less than five times very rarely feel full at all. Sometimes I wonder if the doctor did anything to me. I just had my first dumping experience (I'm nine months out) on Christmas Eve when I ate too much eggnog.
   — Lisa N M.

December 29, 2002
Hi, It sounds to me like you are doing great. I am almost 5 months out and I have only dumped once..My Mom made turkey salad and put sweet pickle relish in it and I didn't realize that she had. Let me tell you I never want to repeat that again..I haven't had any problems other than that..Good luck...open RNY 8/12/02 down 75 lbs
   — Sharon1964

December 29, 2002
I had surgery the same day as you, and I can eat small bits of just about anything. I haven't tried any pasta, or hamburger, but I do eat bananas, applesauce, chicken, salmon, eggs, cheese, ritz crackers, ham, potatos,sugar free popsicles, no sugar added fudgesicles, cream cheese, and whatever else that can be chewed into a liquid form. My doctor just says not to eat spicy foods, and I haven't. The only thing that I've dumped on, is a protein drink that had a TON of stevia in it. I haven't (and won't) try regular soda, but I took a few sips of diet soda. It's funny, because I prefer water now. I wonder sometimes if the doctor did anything too! But, when I compare the amount I eat now, and the amount I USED to eat... WOW! Now I eat about 2-3 ounces at a time, as opposed to an entire plate or two of whatever.
   — Diana L.