First of all, 5 months post-op and 80# down! (woot!woot!) I was lucky in that I have had no real complications after surgery; only vomitted a few times! Prior to surgery I loved ice cream (it was my stress food!) so I tried to drink a shake on the mushies... The minute I got a few sips in, I knew it was a mistake! I started on Protein Shakes that I mixed with milk and only a few minutes after taking sips I was very sick. To explain "very sick" I mean that I feel like I could pass out; all energy has left my body. So, needless to say I have given up milk altogether (I stick with soy!). What's weird is that yogurt (in moderation) and cheese seem to do fine on my stomach? Anyone else have this problem or know what it's related to?
Also, sometimes when I eat (it doesn't matter what really, because I have tried to narrow the foods down) my heart starts to race, I start to sweat, I feel weak and I feel like I might throw up. It takes some time, but the feeling usually passes. I know it is trial and error (this food thing) after surgery but I was just curious if anyone else has similar issues.
It could be lactose intolerance, but I don't think I would be able to eat cheese or yogurt? And I know my other issues sound like dumping, but I thought you dumped on certain foods (as in the same foods make a person dump).
Also, I would like to add that I have no problem with cutting foods out of my diet that make me ill but the dumping seems to be random and I'm not sure what to cut out!
If you have any suggestions, please help! Thanks!
