Question:
I am 3 wks post-op and on pureed food but everything comes right back up

and all of the gas gets trapped what can I do HELP IN Brooklyn?    — Loreanna P. (posted on December 3, 2003)

December 3, 2003
The fact that your burping makes me think you might be swallowing air when your drink. don't drink fast even sipping it is possible to do this and don't gulp. Also if your pureed foods are coming up, you can even be eating those too fast. The best advise is to call your doctor though. Hope you feel better.
   — Delores S.

December 3, 2003
I agree with Delores, I think you may be eating too fast either that or too much. A friend of mine was doing that and as soon as he slowed down he was able to eat. GOOD LUCK!
   — Saxbyd

December 3, 2003
You are probably eating to fast, everytime I ear to fast that happens. Slow down and take a bite every ten minutes and see how you do. Good Luck!
   — lesleeloo

December 3, 2003
I tried pureed foods at 3 weeks and nothing wanted to stay down, so I stayed on liquids for a few more days, and eventually I was able to progress into the pureed/soft foods, I suppose it is just a matter of time. I did notice that when I did start to feel like 'ralphing' a sugar free breathe savers wintergreen mint help calm the stomach a bit.
   — track

December 3, 2003
This could also be signs of a stricture...3 weeks out is a prime time to develop one so if you slow down your eating and it still continues get an endoscopy done.
   — jennifer A.

December 4, 2003
Check w/ your surgeon. But we were eating only a tablesoon or two at a time for a mean at 3 weeks. Maybe it is the amount?
   — mrsmyranow