21/2 months out and some complications

A New Me · August 18, 2011

So I am about 3 months out from surgery and just started to have a few complications. About 2 weeks ago I have been having trouble eating solid foods, I have pain ,my stomach hurts, and I immediately feel nauseous and sometimes vomit. I cannot eat scrambled eggs at all, they make me soo sick. I also just found out from the doctor that I am still very anemic so I have to start taking Iron supplements. That explains why I have been so tired lately.I am just concerned about the solid foods, Is something wrong?? Should I just go back to liquids for a while and then slowly advance again? Im not sure what to do or if I am not doing something right. I am very happy with my sleeve, I have lost close to 50 lbs and feel amazing besides eating solid foods. thanks everyone

Tiffykins · August 18, 2011

I'm over 2 years out and still can't comfortably eat scrambled eggs so I can't help you with that one.

Are you still on a PPI/acid reducer? If not you could be experiencing swelling, and irritation from acid. If you're on a PPI, you might to try a different regimen.

My main recommendation is to get to your doc, and find out if they can do a scope.

I had a case of severe gastritis that caused pain when eating. It resolved when I was switched from Prilosec to Nexium.

Also, pain with eating solid foods happened when I started having gallbladder problems.

I'm just throwing out some ideas for you and what I've experienced.

As for liquids, see if you can just go back to mushy/super soft solids, and cut fat and any extra sauces/condiments for a few days to see if this helps. Try a bland diet, and maybe some Probiotics.

The Tender Iron from Vitalady.com is awesome!

A New Me · August 18, 2011

Thanks so much for your input! I am def calling the doctor tomorrow and I have not been taking prilosec anymore. Maybe I should again??? And I will check out that website for an Iron supplement, that was next on my list.

thanks again,

Lauren

Tiffykins · August 18, 2011

Thanks so much for your input! I am def calling the doctor tomorrow and I have not been taking prilosec anymore. Maybe I should again??? And I will check out that website for an Iron supplement, that was next on my list.

thanks again,

Lauren

I'm over 2 years out, and still take Nexium. I probably won't go off of it anytime soon. I know a lot of people can and do wean off of it successfully, but I've had reflux in the pregnancy, and I have zero desire to ever feel that way if I can prevent it.