5 Wks, Still Feeling Pukey, Food Sticks In My Throat :(

[jenniferb 1]

I am 5 weeks out and I still feel really nauseous when I eat/drink. I am unable to even come close to getting the amount of protein/calories/fluids I am supposed to get, because a few bites and I feel sick. I vomit at least once a day. I'm still on soft foods, most of which I can't tolerate. I am trying to concentrate on consuming higher Protein foods. The things I have found I can tolerate pretty well are yogurt, cottage cheese, and pudding. Plain Water is about all I drink--its all that sounds good.

When I swallow food, most of the time it feels like its stuck in the base of my throat and won't go down. So naturally it comes back up. Is that normal? And if so, does this feeling get better eventually? I have been trying all the things the doctors say to do--eating tiny bites, eating slowly, chewing food 20-30X before swallowing, etc....I take 20mg Prilosec (Omeprazole) daily.

I have been losing weight pretty rapidly, but I'm worried it will come to a screeching halt if I keep taking in so few calories! (My average has been between 300-400 calories a day).

Anyway, I was really hoping to feel better than this by now and its really getting depressing. I am one of the "lucky" ones who has 200+ lbs to lose, and I fear I have a long road ahead. My 6 week check up is on Feb. 23rd, but I was hoping for some insight here, as that seems like a million years away!

Sorry for the depressing post....I'm just bummed out at the moment. Thanks for listening and I'd appreciate your insight.

[MoonSiren 48]

Are you actually throwing up with stomach acid or getting the slimes? Make sure to eat all your food with sauce or wet it some other way. I always get dry food stuck in my throat and then the slimes happen. You should talk to your doctor about this to see what is causing your vomitting.

[mnbsleeve 87]

Are you on a good anticid?! If not, that could be the culprit. I'm on Prilosec... well stating to wean off... but in the begining without it it was not good. I experienced the symptoms you just described. Good luck kiddo!!!!! Hope you feel better very soon!!!

[MinaT 669]

I am 5 weeks out and I still feel really nauseous when I eat/drink. I am unable to even come close to getting the amount of protein/calories/fluids I am supposed to get, because a few bites and I feel sick. I vomit at least once a day. I'm still on soft foods, most of which I can't tolerate. I am trying to concentrate on consuming higher Protein foods. The things I have found I can tolerate pretty well are yogurt, cottage cheese, and pudding. Plain Water is about all I drink--its all that sounds good.

When I swallow food, most of the time it feels like its stuck in the base of my throat and won't go down. So naturally it comes back up. Is that normal? And if so, does this feeling get better eventually? I have been trying all the things the doctors say to do--eating tiny bites, eating slowly, chewing food 20-30X before swallowing, etc....I take 20mg Prilosec (Omeprazole) daily.

I have been losing weight pretty rapidly, but I'm worried it will come to a screeching halt if I keep taking in so few calories! (My average has been between 300-400 calories a day).

Anyway, I was really hoping to feel better than this by now and its really getting depressing. I am one of the "lucky" ones who has 200+ lbs to lose, and I fear I have a long road ahead. My 6 week check up is on Feb. 23rd, but I was hoping for some insight here, as that seems like a million years away!

Sorry for the depressing post....I'm just bummed out at the moment. Thanks for listening and I'd appreciate your insight.

I could have written this entire post. Is it any better? I'm 5 weeks out and I just went to pureed food and this week has been rough. I find myself reverting to shakes, clears and mostly liquid. The only thing that really goes down well is sugar-free pudding, which I try not to eat because I get headaches from artificial sweeteners.

I haven't thrown up because I stop once the twist and turns happen in my throat, esophagus and tummy. Today I got in 1/2 ounce of tuna (two small tiny less than 1/2 teaspoons of tuna mixed with fat free mayo and I added cottage cheese to it, to make it moister and I got in one partial teaspoon of cottage cheese.

I am suppose to start softs next week and I am not seeing that happen. I also am only pulling in 300-400 calories and I end up with a calorie deficit with all my exercise.