Stomach Virus took me back to the beginning after 6 years!
I had my RNY in July, 2008. I, like most, have settled into a food routine and knew exactly how much and what I could eat. But then I got sick. I caught some kind of awful stomach virus and even a sip of water sent me running to the restroom. The doctor said all he could do was say eat ice chips to try to keep dehydration at bay. That lasted 4 1/2 days. On the 5th day, I thought I was better and my fiancé and I went out that night with friends. I woke up in the night sicker than before and having a ton of nausea. Since I seem to be unable to actually throw up since surgery, it was some very painful dry heaves. I got through that day and the next and finally, 7 days after my first symptom, I thought I was once again back to normal. I've been able to keep food and drink down but I feel like my poor little pouch has been taken back to about 3 months post RNY. I can barely eat one cup of food and am having to push myself hard to get enough protein. My vitamins are a meal in themselves. I ate applesauce and actually got the foamies! I feel like somebody pressed rewind! It's crazy! But hey, that 10 lbs I had put on is going down for the count fast! Just felt the need to share. LOL!
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