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Getting sick at 5 weeks out??

AnneShep
AnneShep
I am five weeks out from RNY and just started soft foods on Monday. So far, I have tolerated everything well, and then today something REALLY disagreed with my pouch. It started with severe pain and lots of gas bubbles and then I got sick 7 times in the space of 90 minutes. At first I thought it was the food I had just eaten, but later in this "episode" it seemed to be the food I had eaten 5 hours earlier. Sorry for the graphic description, but I am confused! I only ate things that were on my list, none of which were high fat or high sugar. I also adhered to the correct portion size and did not drink during meals. I can't tell what exactly made me sick, and now I am afraid to eat or drink anything else right now. (I really HATE throwing up! This broke a 5-year no-vomit streak! LOL) If you have had foods that didn't agree with you, how long did you wait before trying to eat or drink again? I really don't want to get dehydrated. Is there a way to tell if it was a specific food, eating too fast, or not chewing well enough? Any advice will be much appreciated!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am sorry about your streak..but you may never know what you did wrong. Vomiting is an extreamly normal side effect of your surgery. I threw-up a lot. People kept trying to make me feel bad and say I was doing something wrong, but the Dr was very comforting...some people throw up, some don't.
I would wait until you feel like you want to try putting something in, everyone is so different. In the beginning I had streaks of no-vomit...4 or 5 days was the best i did until 6 monthes.
Now down 220 pounds and NO vomit streak is back!
Don't get discouraged!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Actually it can be any one of the things you mention. I am about 11 mo out and I still cannot eat chicken. Every attempt I get if not actually sick, uncomfortable. There were times when I would eat too fast or not chew well enough and usually after a period of discomfort I would vomit the offender. At five weeks you are early in the relearning how to eat post op wls style. The only advice I can offer is to eat very slowly and chew until it is liquid.even if you have to set a timer or have a clock in front of you. Some say it takes them 20-30 min to eat a 3oz portion. If a particular food doesn't sit right after the second attempt put it aside for a week or two. I still cannot eat a whole egg in either scrambled or omlet form. It take time to discover what does and does not work for each of us. Keep trying and and please do not be afraid. It does get better. Best to you. d
farmgirl392
farmgirl392
The adjustment to solid/pureed foods from full liquids can be challenging. What works one day is disaster on another day. Some days, you'll find that your pouch only wants liquids. The following steps may help you avoid major problems:

Introduce only one new food a day.

Take a bite, then put your spoon down and wait 5-10 minutes to see how your pouch is responding. If all seems okay, take another bite. Use a coffee cup warmer to keep your food warm.

Take small bites, chew very, very well. Eat slowly.

At the first sign of fullness, STOP!

You'll get "soft cues": a sign, a burp, a gurgle, hiccups...That means the pouch is full and your should stop eating..... :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had about the same thing happen to me. I haven't wanted food and when I do try it, the feel of it on my tongue ( especially meats) repulses me. My nut claims my system wasnt ready for the step from soft yet. I am at almost 8 weeks and stil have what they call tongue and food aversion. I drink 3 protein shakes a day and 3 bottles of dasani water, get in all my vitamins etc...I do try foods, they just dont like me.....

I hope you feel better!
AnneShep
AnneShep
Thanks everyone! I'm definitely still in the learning stage and it really helps to have helpful advice from people who have been through it! Time to reset the NO-vomit clock and hope for the best! :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Wow i learned alot from reading this and i don't have this issue and hope that i don't. No offense.

I do pray that things settle down for you and your able to progress. There are many others out their in your shoes, and i pray for them all.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Actually it's pretty normal what you experienced. I'm 6 months out and I'm JUST able to tolerate most meats. I was vomiting almost constantly.

I could eat scrambled eggs but I couldn't eat an omelet. And forget about hard boiled eggs!!

I could eat ground chicken, but forget about eating chicken any other way!

Some fish I could eat, others I would get sick after 2 bites.

It really does go with the territory, unfortunately. My NUT and surgeon both told me that it's trial and error until you can figure how to read your body.

After 6 months, there is very little that I can't eat. I haven't vomited in about a month! So although its discouraging, there IS light at the end of the tunnel!

Laurie