Question:
I recently was re-hospitalized due to obstruction...any suggestions on food?

I am afraid to start eating again due to the horrible experience I had. My doctor was wonderful to help me out, but Im not sure what the best food is to eat. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on the food that they find pretty easy to handle post op. I am 2 months post op and prior to around 2 weeks ago was progressing normally to a solid diet, that is when I had the complication. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.    — anne H. (posted on August 23, 1999)

August 22, 1999
I had the bowel obstruction too about 2 weeks after the initial surgery. I had to start from scratch, liquids only for a bit. I am still trying to heal! Just take it slow.
   — terri S.

August 23, 1999
Was it an obstruction or did the otlet of your stomach close up? If it was acually food that blocked the outlet than I dont have an answere, but if your outlet closed up than I do. I was rehospitalized 3 weeks post op also. The outlet closed up. If this was your problem than food has nothing to do with it. It has happened to me 5 times. I hope this is not your case. Sorry if I have been of no help! hang in there!
   — jenae C.

August 23, 1999
everyone is different, you will need to experiment with food. usually the things that bother a lot of people are things like hot dogs (I can't eat them) steak (I can eat hamburger) I have had a few bad experiences with both. You need to just eat small little bites, if they go down and don't cause you problems you will know what to stick with, with me even if I ate just a little it would cause my stomach to hurt like I over ate, so those were the things I stayed away from. Also try eating with a small sald plate rather than a dinner plate and use a cocktail fork instead of a dinner fork, it forces you to take small bites and then you may be able to tolerate a little more variety. Good luck
   — Kim C.

August 24, 1999
Hi, I don't know if this will help, but here goes. I am also 2 months post op( for RNY) and I am still eating baby food and drinking a protein drink every day. I tried regular food for about 1 week and was so sick every day I went back to baby food. The portions are about the right size and they seem to not hurt either. The protein I mix in soy milk as dairy product now bother me too. Just go slow and don't eat more than 3 ounces at a time. That is what works for me any way. It seems like I am eating all of the time but now I feel pretty good too. Good luck. Cheri
   — Cheri H.