Question:
why cant I eat solids of any kind ?

I have had 2 surgeries since 7-12-02 my second was 8-12-02.I had complications,I had adhesions a twisted intestine plus loose bowel? at any rate I was told to eat like I had the surgery back in July versus Aug.I am still having a lot of pain in my stomach area and as far as eating I can not tolerate anything but liquids.I have tried kept records etc everytime I try within 30mins it all comes out.I was given Prilosec to help with my stomach and hopefully allow me to eat smething.I have been taking this for 3 days and no difference, needless to say I am worried.I have been vomiting almost 8 days in a row.Some of the fault lies with me but the past 4 days I have stayed on a very strict regime documenting time how long it took and what I eat.The only thing consistent is pain and the inability to eat solids.I have tried contacting the nurse unforunately her and my surgeon are on vacation.A stand in for her called and advised me to stay on liquids till either the doctor calls on 9-3-02 or the nurse calls if it gets worse I need to contact the hospital.Any ideas or advise this has really gotten me pretty down plus to top things off I started the runs today.Please advise??? Norman Fenske 364/300.5/and counting    — Norman F. (posted on August 30, 2002)

August 30, 2002
Sounds like you could possibly have a stricture. If it comes down to where you cannot tolerate liquids, you can dehydrate very quickly. That is what happened to me when I had my first stricture. If that happens do not hesitate to go to the ER. Push fluids to 'maintain' until your surgeon can see you. That really bites (no pun intended) that they are on vacation when you really need them. Are there no other surgeons with your surgeons practice that can help you? You need to be scoped ASAP! A stricture can be really miserable, and I know it will seem like forever until this is fixed (Sept. 3rd?), but you WILL get through this. You have had a rough beginning, I hope that you find relief soon.
   — Cheri M.