"just Eat Already!"

[RawrrAshleex3 137]

I live with my fiancé and grandmother (her place). I'm 5 weeks out and having an awful time between nausea, acid reflux, heart burn, and getting food in/staying down. All I hear ALL day, LITTERALLY from her is "just eat something already!" she knows what I'm going through, and I've explained nicely, and it doesn't get through. I've even asked her to stop, I can't, nut says no, I don't want to end up in the hospital yet again... Even got snippy with her and she just says it more often!!!! I get she cares but how do I stop it!!!?

[Marisa46 7]

I live with my fiancé and grandmother (her place). I'm 5 weeks out and having an awful time between nausea, acid reflux, heart burn, and getting food in/staying down. All I hear ALL day, LITTERALLY from her is "just eat something already!" she knows what I'm going through, and I've explained nicely, and it doesn't get through. I've even asked her to stop, I can't, nut says no, I don't want to end up in the hospital yet again... Even got snippy with her and she just says it more often!!!! I get she cares but how do I stop it!!!?

"just eat something already" is not coming from a woman who understands what you are going through. It's not supporting you and it's driving you crazy. I think I just stated the obvious (one of my faults) I handle people like that by tuning them out and going about my business because if she has witnessed everything you have been through and all she can come up with is for you to eat something then she just doesn't get it.

[Katie713 423]

Unfortunately we cannot change the behavior of others. She is probably very concerned and maybe even miffed that you "did this to yourself".

I suggest you find a way in your own head to let these comments pass right by you without being reactive. It's sometimes the same thing we have to do with most negative comments people make regarding our choices.

You've done something very proactive for your life. Be proud of that, and over time as you heal, you will be able to resume normal eating in small but healthy portions.

Good luck on your journey!!

[Debi Morris 14]

I'm 5 weeks out as well and can tolerate just about any food at this point. What is it that you want but can't have or keep down?

[RawrrAshleex3 137]

I can't get down any dairy or Protein. Nut said try carbs like pretzels saltines and graham crackers to get in my cals and help the nausea. After throwing up pretzels today I guess that one is a no go too! I can get down low acid fruits (eg apples, watermelon). I've just been having a really rough time with this surgery. I honestly regret it and feel like I've made the biggest mistake of my life.

[Marisa46 7]

When you did your swallow test after the surgery was it OK? Could they have predicted something was wrong

[RawrrAshleex3 137]

It came back ok. Just a splenic infarcture and for a small amount of time my liver enzymes and white cell count were up. Nausea and acid reflux have been awful

[Debi Morris 14]

On Friday I had an Upper GI test cuz I can't stand the acid reflux. I have my films and have to take them to the doctors with me next week. Not sure what they'll do because the doctor doing the exam told me, yep, you have reflu. So I'm not sure what my doctor is going to do but I will keep you posted.

[MamaM 72]

Call your doc and get an Rx for Prilosec. I'm on it for 4 weeks after surgery. Standard procedure for my doc. Smaller tummy but still producing the amount of acid for a regular tummy. See if that won't help you w/the acid and nausea.

Best wishes!!

[RawrrAshleex3 137]

I'm already on 20mg 3x a day. Haven't been able to get/keep down food since Thursday and I feel awful. I'm so nauseas and in pain. Er friday said gastritis and possible pleurisy. Sent me home with no meds and said see my dr in 3-4 days.

[MamaM 72]

Sure hope the new meds work! Take care of yourself and if you don't start feeling better in a day or two, go back in! Don't let it go! make them figure out what is going on w/you b/c this isn't normal! Keep us up to date. Hugs and prayers and best wishes!!!!!!!!!

[quietcougar 29]

You were sleeved a couple of weeks before me - I feel for you. It certainly sounds like something's not right. I would certainly get in touch with your surgeon ASAP, as he can likely figure out what's going on or at least where to start. Keep after them, this isn't normal. Good luck and I hope you recover quickly.

[RawrrAshleex3 137]

Admitted again tonight. Testing for blocks/strictures in the morning. Giving me fluids thank god, I was so exhausted and wobbly

[MamaM 72]

I'm of two minds on this. Sorry you're readmitted and hopeful that they'll find a way to help you! Continuing prayers!!!

[Katie713 423]

Ashlee....prayers are with you. Hope they can help you with this awful situation so you can move forward. Take care.