Question:
I have a sensative stomach. I am looking into surgery an Open RNY.

My stomach is already very sensative. For example, I can not have caffine or I get stomach cramps. Diet soda (caffine-free) does the same thing. I have heard that I will have problems with the open RNY, ie. ulcers, gas, etc., because I already have a sensative stomach. Has anyone else had experience with this?    — Mike M. (posted on January 30, 2001)

January 30, 2001
I also had a sensitive stomach & severe GERD before surgery. Caffeine and soda are not recommended after surgery due to acid and water loss (caffeine). I feel like I have been given an entirely new stomach and am very grateful.
   — Lisa B.

January 30, 2001
Hi Mike: You MIGHT have problems. Not everyone does. I didn't, and I had a relatively sensitive stomach pre-op. You MIGHT have a problem with ANY wls, and you might not. Everyone's experience is unique. For me, it was a choice of either living (hopefully) with sleep apnea, circulatory and joint problems, stress on my heart, and the emotional/psychological stresses of being MO, vs. the possibility of side effects of the surgery. After researching all of them, I decided that I stood a far better chance at a quality life with the surgery, and decided to go for it. Am I ever glad I did! Good luck with your decision. Remember, this is not for everyone.
   — Jaye C.

January 30, 2001
Please forgive me ... as I am a Pre-op. But I have been doing research for close to seven months straight. One of the first things I learned about life as a post-op, was caffeine, sugar, greasy food and carbonated liquids were pretty much a no no. While some people are able to tolerate some of these things, I hardly see the point in having surgery if that's the diet plan they chose to stick to. It's those foods that put most of us in the position we are now in. Most recommend, if you are a die hard cola fan, that you drink only diet caffiene free, and that you let it go flat prior to drinking it. I AM a die hard cola fan, however, flat diet caffeine free coke sounds less than appealing. Good Luck in your journey of food options. Remember why you chose to have surgery to begin with and keep a good perspective. Post-op food choices aren't suppose to make you miserable but to make you healthy.
   — Rachael R.