Embarrassing question

[KKoman 0]

I am somewhat embarrassed to ask this question, but am notgetting good answers from the doctor, or my local support group. I know I can trust my on-line support groupto help me - you guys are great!

Has anyone had any problems with vomiting while having aBM? I am 8 weeks post op, and I havebeen having dry-heaves with BMs for the past 3 weeks. At first, I did not associate the vomitingwith going to the bathroom (I thought I might be reacting to foods like milk, toosugary a drink, an oatmeal-raisin cookie, etc.).

I asked my surgeon and he suggested it has to do with cramps/strainingand the body pushing things up, instead of out. I accept this explanation to apoint, but it happens when I am NOT straining – these are liquid stools.

Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[Rev Me Up! 75]

I don't think I have heard of that at all on this board, but maybe someone will come forard. Question: how often do you have a BM and is there any dry heaving at any other time?

[KKoman 0]

I don't think I have heard of that at all on this board, but maybe someone will come forard. Question: how often do you have a BM and is there any dry heaving at any other time?

I am now having a BM about 2x/week - which is very hard for me to get used to, since I had IBS prior to surgery, and was going to the bathroom on average 2x/day!

No dry-heaving any other time. But, I don't throw up every time . . . this morning, I had a fairly normal trip to the bathroom!

[smkeller 3]

It might have something to do with eating too soon before sitting down for it. I am assuming that you hadn't eaten yet this morning.

I am now having a BM about 2x/week - which is very hard for me to get used to, since I had IBS prior to surgery, and was going to the bathroom on average 2x/day!

No dry-heaving any other time. But, I don't throw up every time . . . this morning, I had a fairly normal trip to the bathroom!

[KKoman 0]

It might have something to do with eating too soon before sitting down for it. I am assuming that you hadn't eaten yet this morning.

Possibly . . . it usually happens in the afternoon, and once in the evening. I'll keep an eye on the timing with eating.