Question:
The strange things I'm able to keep down. Why????

So I'm 2 months post op and am only able to keep down liquids (water, fruit juice, milk, broth, yogurt smoothies, etc) and very dry foods (crackers, chips, dry cookies, toasted bread, etc.) Sugar doesn't seem to affect me or make me dump. I'm feeling more than a little guilty and unhealthy about eating all these high-carb, high-calorie foods. Every single time I try soft meats, vegetables, fruits - anything with texture - I get instantly naseuous and puke in some godawful public place. This is even true with chunky soups, salads, things in sauces, etc. I'm thinking it's a texture thing, but I don't know what's going on. I NEED to be able to add healthy, wholesome foods to my diet, but it's the things that are more textured and substantial that make me naseous. My weight loss is progressing well - about 4 pounds a week. If anyone has any idea what's going on and why, please let me know. I'm getting pretty sick of Cheetos and orange juice.    — Tiffany J. (posted on September 2, 2003)

September 2, 2003
Your stoma (opening into your stomach) may have have developed a partial stricture (closing up). You definitely need to be able to take in more variety. Talk to your surgeon about this - you may need to have an endoscopy and have your stoma dilated to allow more in. Nutritionally speaking, you are going to bankrupt yourself if you are not getting the right foods in and especially if you are replacing them with junk food.
   — bethybb

September 2, 2003
Just a suggestion, if you have to eat dry krunchies, I tried some chips I bought at walmart, they are carb solutions protein chips. They are made from soybeans. They are like a cheese cracker. Each bag is 2 servings, and each serving is something like 18 grams of protein. They will become a regular for me.
   — **willow**

September 2, 2003
Try eating a little tuna or chicken salad on a cracker. That was the first soft food I ate. Good Lux
   — Robert L.