Question:
Upset stomach and feeling very sick Lap RNY on 2/1/07
— Katie S. (posted on March 5, 2007)
March 5, 2007
Hi Katie , I'm 8 months postop and have lost 117 pounds.
the things you seemed concerned about is legitimate. I too went through my
first 2 months of feeling sick and accassionally the foamies syndrome. its
normal, at least thats what it seems like to be so far. Dont worry about
not finishing a meal, just do your best and make sure not to over eat, your
body will let you know real fast if that happens. I have made a habit of
carrying around a toothbrush in my purse in case I dont chew something up
right or ate too fast for this particular reason. I'd rather force it out
than to go thro the 1 to 4 hours of pain wondering if its going to go down
or come up. NOT a good idea but its my way of handling it.
I dont normally answer questions that ppl ask , I just like to read them,
helps me know I'm not alone.
GOODLUCK with your weight loss and I know you will get to feeling better
and doing better as soon as you figure out what works for you and what
doesnt.
— sachi48sims
March 5, 2007
I had LAP/RNY on 2/15. I have days of feeling a bit sick to my
"pouch", LOL. On the days I feel ill - I go back to eating soup
w/ the veggies - just chew/chew/chew and eat a saltine cracker. Since I've
been introducing soft foods, it hasn't been as bad or as frequent.
Honey...take your calcium!! It is so important for your body to heal and
for your overall health in general....try to keep on schedule. Some days my
protein grosses me out, too....I am taking liquid IDS New Whey 42 grams -
fruit punch. I just suck it up and tell myself it is a small price to pay
to be healthy. There are meals where I skip taking the "shot" of
protein, but for the most part - 4 shots (1oz. at a time, breakfast, lunch
and dinner) so I am guaranteed my 42 grams from that and whatever I eat in
food makes up the rest. I've averaged 50-55 right after surgery. My average
is up to 65-70 per day now. I've seen a lot of people post about the
foamies - mainly when they ate something and didn't chew well enough and or
white mean chicken seems to be the culprite to a lot of people (it can be
very dry). I ate some last night (it was in soup) so it was pretty moist
and it went down A-OK. I know the foamies are normal. Good luck and stay on
top of your protein and vitamins!!
— jammerz
March 5, 2007
I had RNY lap on 2/21. I am not taking in the fluid or calories that are
required. I feel full fast & really have no desire to eat. It has
become a chore. I feel thirst but water upsets my stomach. Sometimes I feel
weak, maybe my blood sugar is low? This is a lot more difficult than I had
expected. I still have quite a bit of pain! God bless!
— Diani68
March 5, 2007
A couple of things come to mind. Maybe 3 oz is too much? Back in the olden
days we did 1 oz meals (4-6 per day) until goal wt! Never got too full one
one oz. What is your protein? How much what made with how much what? And
then, you are 4 weeks out, which is a time when things can change. If you
are vomiting and it started recently, please see your doc to be scoped, ok?
It's easily fixed, and better addressed right away before you are
dehydrated or deficient in anything.
— vitalady
March 5, 2007
Hi Katie, Sorry you are feeling sickly, unfortunately, it kinda comes with
the territory at first, you need to just work on balancing out what you eat
and testing different things that agree with your new tummy. Don't overeat,
let your body tell you when you are full. You can't necessarily go with a
certain quantity, because what might work for one person might not work for
another. Maybe try a different form of protein if you are feeling sick
from what you are usiing, thats what I did. Dont' beat yourself up over
it, and don't let it upset you.. just move forward the best you can. As
far as the foamies, I got those several times, mostly after getting
something stuck and having to bring it back up, make sure you are chewing
your food up well and eating nice and slow. It is normal, and when you
get into a routine and get used to what and how much to eat, that will
pretty much stop. I only get sick occasionally now (I am about 16 months
out. -133 lbs) and usually its my own fault, either I made a bad food
choice, ate too much or too fast or drank with my meal.. so just be
careful and you will do great!!!!!
— April
March 7, 2007
— Katie S.
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