Question:
Has anyone had nasuea after eating only a couple of bites?

No matter what I eat I get sick and sometimes even throw up after eating only 2-3 bites. I am not eating heavy greasy foods. This happens with crakers, salad baked chicken what ever I eat. I have a appetitie but all I eat is tums because I am scared to feel sick. Please help any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God Bless Jersey Girl 1/18/2005 307/200.    — JerseyGirl (posted on August 10, 2005)

August 10, 2005
Hi, you need to see your surgeon to find out what is going on. Be sure you are thoroughly chewing your food. Good luck. Mona
   — monymony

August 10, 2005
It sounds like what you are eating is DRY. It doesn't take long for anything I eat that is dry to come back up and I'm 18 months out. Chew very well and make sure what you are eating is moist. I know we are told not to drink when we eat, but for a long time right after surgery, I had to at least sip while I ate in order for the food to be moist enough. Did you do ok on the liquid diet? Maybe go back to doing the soups, etc while you try adding in some of the other foods. Add more chicken, veggies, etc to the soups until you can eat them on their own. And if this doesn't work, see your doc to find out if something else is going on. Carmen
   — kccjer

August 10, 2005
HI! I had lap RNY on 04/14/04 and I had the same problem until I was about 9-10 months out. ANYTHING that crossed my lips made me nauseated and majority of it came back up. I cried so many times over this, and my surgeon just said some ppl's stomaches are more sensative than others. It will stop on its own eventually. One thing to watch out for is an ulcer. I ended up with one, and the gastronologist here said it's because of the vomitting. Good luck and hang in there! I know it's hard. Kay
   — cedsangel

August 10, 2005
I agree with the advise from the others about talking to your doc to make sure there is no other problem. Some people develop a stricture (tightening of the stoma) and you will have to go to the doc to have it stretched a bit. I will mention that I was not able to eat white meat chicken and salad until I was almost 1yr post-op..you didn't mention how far out you are so that may not even be an issue. Keep us posted and good luck. Julie S. 265/138/135 5'3 open rny 4may04 TT 16may05
   — J. Stinard

August 11, 2005
I have have the same problem with nausea but not to the point of throwing up. I seem to go on jags during which it is really bad for days and then I'm much better. I have just sort of learned to deal with it. I agree that dry food seems to be worse. I know we are not supposed to drink with our meals, but I have found that I need to sip on some water a few times during a meal and that makes it a little better. Also, I used to give up eating after the nausea hit on the first couple of bites, now I find that if I sip some water and wait a few minutes I can usually keep eating. Protein is harder than carbs, so I really struggle to make sure that I don't just give up and not eat. Sometimes mixing the protein food with a moist veggie or healthy moist carb helps as well. I wish I had better answers. Please do check with your doc though, since you are actually throwing up. You need to rule out anything other than a sensitive stomach.
   — Beatrice C.

August 11, 2005
The irony of this message is startling. I will be 1 year out on the 31st of this month, and it seems like especially at supper time that no matter what I eat I get a queasy or yuck feeling when I finish. It doesn't really matter what it is, Chicken Noodle Soup is a big culprit, so it isn't because it is dry or wet, because I usually can eat veggie soup (homemade) and I can eat dry crackers or what have you. It happens with almost everything I eat even chew chew chewing. I think I have gotten to the point where I am almost addicted to Tums because I have eaten so many. Dr. Richardson says things are great. So... I just don't know. I guess sensitivity is the case.
   — chelle_0608

August 11, 2005
Let's assume that you have no psychiological issues that are causing the nausea. Given how much weight you've lost, there is a good chance you are in high enough ketosis where the constant presence of the ketones are irritating your pouch (the ketones are resident in our saliva and, therefore, can't help but be swallowed). You might want to try any of the standard tricks to ease the discomfort caused by the ketones (for some its exta-concentrated Crystal Light, for others it's thicker protein shakes). Also, you should evaluate when the nausea is greatest-- if it's worse later in the day, then it could be that your pouch is simply emptying slowly. Trying smaller bites and smaller meals (even if it means having to alter your schedule a little) to make it easier for the pouch to empty. Of course, if your pouch is emptying slowly, and you are taking antacids, you might be providing some symptomatic relief but contributing to the length of time food stays in your pouch. Of courese, you might also want to consider when this problem started as it could also be caused (or contributed to) by post-nasal drip (attributed to seasonal allergies). The good news is that the problem eventually dissipates on its own- the bad news is that it really does seem like forever when you enduring these constant battles. My several weeks of nausea were certainly tough-- but, now, in retrospect, it seems like a small price to pay for the health I enjoy.
   — SteveColarossi

August 13, 2005
I had a problem similar to this. I got to the point that the only thing I could keep down was clear liquids. I orginally had my stomach stapled. It was determined that I had a stricture of my stoma due to keloiding. I had revision to the RNY I am 2 12 years out now and doing much better. RUN don't walk to your doctor this is serious. Good luck! Angie
   — Angie H.