I cant imagine moving on.....

FavisRNY
on 5/31/11 1:54 am - TX

So for the past couple of days I've been having issues getting things down easily. I always end up having to throw up to releive some of the pressure from my chest and back. But I have noticed that wheni do throw up it not any of the food I just ate that is coming up. It is mainly saliva. Anyone else have this happen?

I understand this would happen when something is borderline approved foods but when its eggs (which I had no problem with in the past), yogurt, mashed potatoes, then I worry.

I am almost 5 weeks out now and I'm wondering if this happens to most of us.

At this point I cant imagine ever being ready and moving on the a full solids diet. I have an appointment at my 6 week mark but I dont think I'll be ready. When was everyone ready?

nfarris79
on 5/31/11 2:08 am - Germantown, MD

RNY on 04/13/11

The throwing up saliva part sounds like the foamies, but vomiting on a regular basis is NOT normal and should be brought to the attention of your surgeon. I'm going on week 7 and never threw up. Granted, getting things down was slow going for the majority of recovery but surgeon was happy with my progress and has cleared me for everything. Moving on to solids was a slow progression and I chew like crazy when I eat. Please talk to your surgeon - strictures may be under consideration.

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poet_kelly
on 5/31/11 2:24 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Wonder if you might be developing a stricture?

Kelly

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FavisRNY
on 5/31/11 2:41 am - TX

RNY on 04/28/11

It seems to be a hit or miss thing. This morning I had peaches and they went fine. Granted I did chew them up quite a bit. Then for a snack i had a rice cake which also went down.

But last night when I had watermelon I couldnt get it down. I will be trying yogurt for lunch and see how that goes.

I'm scared it very well might be a stricture since I heard this is about when you start to get that. What is the corrective procedure for that?

poet_kelly
on 5/31/11 2:51 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

The corrective procedure is, they do an endoscopy and then stretch it out with a balloon-thing. It's not that big a deal, if it is that.

Kelly

FavisRNY
on 5/31/11 2:54 am, edited 5/31/11 2:54 am - TX

RNY on 04/28/11

Im scheduled to meet with the surgeon next wed. Til then I will document everything that is happening.

Thank you for responding.

Sunshine1965
on 5/31/11 4:01 am

RNY on 04/26/11

I am 5 weeks out today and I just experienced the "foamies" over the weekend :( Not a good feeling!

lorilea
on 5/31/11 5:37 am - MN

RNY on 01/12/11

the point you are at now was the hardest for me. I was either nautious or throwing up every day, every time I ate. I eventually got over this and I am feeling great now. I think for me, I was probably eating too fast or not taking small enough bites. I would definitely consult your dr. as it could be something more serious.

Becky D.
on 5/31/11 5:43 am - CA

RNY on 02/17/11

I had this same problem.
I just kept trying to eat and at the end I was unable to eat any food for 2 weeks.
Finally went to the doctor & he thought I probably had a stricture.
As it turned out I did have a stricture and they fixed it.
Within a couple of days I was able to eat normally again.
Don't let yourself suffer too long when it is so easy to fix.

FavisRNY
on 6/6/11 3:22 am - TX

RNY on 04/28/11

Becky how far out were you when you had to get this repaired?

And what exactly did the correction entail? Do you have to be put under again? And how long were you in the hospital?