Question:
What is this ... please help with diet
I am 2 1/2 month post-op and finally I am able to eat some foods with out thowing up.last night I was able to eat a small portion of lasagna about 4 hours later, since the first went down so well I ate another small potion..about 4 or 5 bites but this time was diffent...soon after I felt a burning sensation or acid sensation on the left side of my navel....that soon stopped and nothing else happened. This afternoon however I ate it again and I threw it up. What is going on. There's only a few things I am able to eat.. so when I find something that stays down, I try to eat the same thing. At this point in the game I only able to keep down scallop, fish and crab meat... nothing else stay down besides liquid and protein shakes... Please help? I don't eat much because nothing stays down...I have lost 55 pounds so far....but I am so hungry. — blank first name B. (posted on November 12, 2001)
November 12, 2001
Deborah, I dont know what that burning sensation was that you had last
night, but I can tell you from experience that just because I can eat
something once, does not mean I can eat it again and feel the same way
afterwards. I know it sounds funny but a few weeks ago my husband and I
went to lunch, I ordered a grilled chicken breast and a side salad. I was
very proud of myself cause I was able to eat 1/2 of my chicken and a few
bites of salad. Last Friday we went to the same restraunt and I ordered
the same exact meal and ate the same amount. When I got home I threw up my
toenails. I was so sick for about 2 hours, but all I had eaten all day was
that so I know that was what made me sick. This is not the only expierence
I have had like that.
I also have found that shrimp, scallops and crab go down and stay down very
well. I know that this does not anwser your question, but I hope it lets
you know your not alone.... Good luck to you..
— Malynda S.
November 12, 2001
I know that the surgeon who is doing my surgery (fingers crossed) says that
alot of times after WLS people become Lactose Intolerent. Maybe it was too
much cheese too quickly. Another thing is maybe the tomatoe sauce was too
acidic?
— mastrnservnt
November 12, 2001
Deborah, I'm so sorry to hear of the trouble you're having - but, belicev
me I understand - my husband has had similar experiences (his surgery was
8/30/01). I've been much luckier (mine was 7/30/01). Anyway, you must get
some good nutriton into yourself. What I can suggest is something my
nutritionist (not from my surgeon's office) told me to do. I made
vegetable broth, added some turkey I had in the freezer, (but, of course,
it can be other meat or fresh turkey or chicken) then put the turkey and
the veggies in the food processor until they were mush. I then put them
back in the soup, so that I had a thick soup then - nourishing, tasty, full
of protein and vitamins. I did the same thing with salmon. This is
tolerated, digested easily, and provides what you need. It's also very
satisfying. You've got to get your digestive tract functioning. I know
it's true that you never know how a food will work. It can be great once
and awfuk the next time. Just remember - things will get better. Just
take good care of yourself. And - cingratulations on great weight loss!
— Nancy Z.
November 12, 2001
This has been my experience with new foods....The first time I have a new
food, I am extremely careful. I eat slowly and take extra small bites. If I
am successful with that food, the next time I am not quite as careful.
Maybe with the first attempt at lasagna, you were extra cautious and with
the subsequent meals maybe you weren't (assuming it would stay down okay,
since it did the first time)? Also, sometimes being extra hungry (like you
are describing)will cause me to eat too fast. Maybe there is a combination
of factors. Also, I am 10 months post op and could not eat lasagna if I
tried. I think the noodles are especially thick and not always tender and
would get stuck. I am just now able to begin to eat soft pasta. My doctor
encouraged us to take it slow when it came to pasta. Maybe it is too early
for you. Shelley
— Shelley.
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