Complications!?!

[rockafam 7]

I am 22 days post op. I am down 18 inches and 20 lbs. I have now run into some complications: diarrhea, stomach pains, horrible nausea... I am on day 6 suffering with this. Going in for a C-dif test and upper GI Monday- anyone had these issues related to the VGS? Looking for any suggestions for relief or anyone who can relate!

[ab76307 22]

Yeah I can... I had the same types of things happen to me... I figured out that I had become lactose intolerant, so any Protein Drinks I mixed with milk made me sick as could be. The same went for the Greek yogurt I was eating in the morning as well. Maybe try quiting milk products for a day and see how that does. Good luck.

[rockafam 7]

Thanks! I have been to my surgeon 3 times this week and the nutritionist. I hvent been able to keep Protein Shakes down and even Water is starting to become hard to keep down. I am worried about dehydration setting in before my tests Monday

[Skittle 26]

Wow sounds similar to my story except I also had a sinus infection and it was 10 days out. I don't mean to freak you out but I am still experiencing the nausea quite frequently every day. Went to surgeon and pcp today and both think the nausea is related to the coughing. I have also become lactose intolerant and it's much worse in the AM than any other time. Surgeon suggested crunching on some almonds or nuts about an hour to two hrs after getting up. That sometimes ppl get nausea from not having anything on your stomach.

Also, are you taking Prevacid or Prilosec? That could be the prob- excess acid build up.

I'm now on an anti nausea pill (phenegran) and hycosimine. But I still have trouble w liquids.

I would def see your surgeon ASAP as well as ur primary care incase it's something else.

Oh I almost forgot.. sugar free Popsicles work wonders from what I'm told.

S

[rockafam 7]

I have not been to my pcp. I wet to the surgeon immediately. I am on Prilosec OTC and Zofran for nausea. I have become intolerant from all foods and liquids. I am scared of dehydration and malnutrition. I still eat and drink the best I can, but I am miserable. I am tired beyond belief, weak, in pain and waiting til Monday when I will have a C dif test and upper GI. This is day 7 of diarrhea.