Ulcer?
I am almost 2 months out and I am wondering if I might have an ulcer. In the last few days..I have just had a general feeling of nausea and not wanting to eat anything. Its a weird gnawing,upset,ugg feeling right under my breastbone. I have also had alot of dizziness when standing and some just walking around. I wonder if this is my blood pressure dropping or a vitamin issue. I have really had alot of problems eating lately..I just feel crappy and don't wanna.
Thanks for your help...Kim
Thanks for your help...Kim
Hi Kim:
We had surgery the same day. I wanted to write you because I recently had symptoms similar to the ones that you are experiencing. I called my surgeon and she said to go to the ER. Long story short I was scoped and they found I have an anastomotic ulcer. She kept me in the hospital for 5 days and pumped me with fluids (i was dehydrated due to my lack of eating and drinking) and I could not have anything by mouth for 4 days. I now have to go back to full liquids for two weeks then puree for 3 weeks. I am on carafate 4 times a day and protonics 2 times a day. I am not writing this to scare you but I would call your surgeon ASAP. I was always told by my doctor to call whenever I did not feel well no matter what. I am glad that I followed her advice. I wish you the best of luck.
We had surgery the same day. I wanted to write you because I recently had symptoms similar to the ones that you are experiencing. I called my surgeon and she said to go to the ER. Long story short I was scoped and they found I have an anastomotic ulcer. She kept me in the hospital for 5 days and pumped me with fluids (i was dehydrated due to my lack of eating and drinking) and I could not have anything by mouth for 4 days. I now have to go back to full liquids for two weeks then puree for 3 weeks. I am on carafate 4 times a day and protonics 2 times a day. I am not writing this to scare you but I would call your surgeon ASAP. I was always told by my doctor to call whenever I did not feel well no matter what. I am glad that I followed her advice. I wish you the best of luck.
I have had alot of problems with the exact same feelings. I was throwing up everything and I did in fact have an ulcer. My pouch had closed and my doctor fixed it in outpatient clinic also the vomiting caused my nutrients to go down so they did a 4 hour banana pack full of vitamins i felt a ton better but have really struggled with the dizziness and weakness. My dizziness and weakness was very severe I could not sit or stand for more than a few ninutes without feeling like i was going to faint. One big variable in all of this is that i was not able to tolerate protein drinks. I am not 3 months out and noticed suddenly more energy and less nausea. I am actually starting to feel better. I also am on carafate it was an easy fix so dont worry just call your doctor.