Endoscope???

[Erin92 4]

Hello Sleevers,

I have a question for you all. As I mentioned in my earlier post, I am having issues eating. Protein sits like a rock in my stomach and often, the idea of eating makes me want to vomit. I wrote to my patient liason and she said, along with many of you veteran sleevers, that this can in fact be normal and to be patient.

My questions now are:

- how do I know this isn't a bigger issue (one of my sleeve buddy's spoke to her surgeon who suggested I may need an endoscopy) - should I check into this or am I jumping the gun?

- if I should wait it out a bit longer ~ how long can I expect this crap to last?

I do not want to seem like I whiner, I really don't, but I almost dread getting out of bed in the morning because I have to begin this struggle all over again, trying to eat and find something that doesn't sit so heavy.

chicken and eggs are a no go for me, so HEAVY! Protein shakes truly make me want to throw up.

Yesterday for supper I had 2 mini quiches with spinach and egg and ham in them and a small cucumber (1" diameter and 5" long) and didn't feel too bad after that actually. First time since I can remember so that was a mini victory.

Am I overreacting?

Again, any advice is welcome and appreciated.

[renniemommie 8]

I hear Fish and Shrimp goes down easier, maybe that before chicken. Try eggs cooked a different way?

[mandems mom 3]

If your insurance covers the endoscopy, I don't see why you shouldn't take that precaution especially if it can help resolve your misery rather than just waiting to see if something changes.

[Rootman 1,101]

Yes, what Mom said above. There may be a slight chance that you have a constriction or adhesion. Get it checked out.