Question:
I made a really bad food choice last night I am two weeks post op

and tried some eckrich sausage with sauerkraut I was sick for at least four hours. Now today 13 hoours later I still do not feel like eating even water upsets my stomach is this normal or should I be concerned that I damaged something I am not in any pain just nausious. (spelling?)    — charlotte W. (posted on December 2, 2002)

December 2, 2002
I don't think you damaged anything you just made a REALLY bad food choice. I am sure a lot of your dicomfort came from gas -- saurerkraut is very gasy. At two weeks post-op you should be eating soft or pureed foods. Keep it simple your new stomach needs time to heal.
   — Kelly T.

December 2, 2002
It can take 24 - 48 hours for your tummy to get back to normal after getting it upset like that. Try drinking some warm tea (my surgeon highly recommends it). But try to drink - it is very easy to get dehydrated. I'd give it another day before I got too upset - it will probably settle down ok.
   — Patty_Butler

December 2, 2002
I bet you didn't damage anything, but your stomach is still sensitive. I found that drinking cooollldddd water helped mine feel better after it was upset (I went stupid one night and ate some pineapple). However, after having said that, we're all different. Cold might not work for you and warm or hot might be better. You just have to experiment until you find what works for you. Good luck!
   — Loretta E.

December 2, 2002
I was the opposite, I needed warm fluids wen I upset my pouch!! Go back to basics for 24 hours, very soft foods, and lots of fluids. You'll be fine. Abe be careful of those food choices!! Good Luck!
   — Vicki L.

December 3, 2002
Tummy just needs a rest. I find that every week or so I have a day when I just do not eat cause it sounds nasty. It is like a reset or something for me. I find that warm tea (no sugar) helps settle and clean me out.
   — smedley200