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I had my surgery on april 18th,ive pretty much followed the diet as i was given,im now 41 pounds lighter as of today,of course at first there wa some complications soon after surgery,i became so dehydrated i ended up back in hospital for a week,then back in a week later, thought had a gall bladder attack,but im better now sorta,i have found now that im on soft foods i find that 75% of what i eat i end up throwing it bak up and i dont even have to barely get 2 bites in me and it comes back up,or i eat the small amont allowed and within 5-7 min same thing,i just dont know what to do,anone have any ideas what is going on or what i should do,i try the leave it alone for few days try it again and some times it works sometimes it dont.Im afraid i will end up malnutrioned if this keeps up sure i like losing the wieght but geting sick all time does stink,and i worry what its doing to my body,i have beencleared for excersise i drink plenty of fluids,but im so confused on this alays throwing my food or even sometmes my liquids up,if anyone has any suggestions please,help....thanks and many hugs to those who gonna have surgery and those who have had it done

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Are you chewing 30 times per bite until it dissolves in your mouth? Also do not drink while you eat if you are. Eat slow

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What does your doctor say?

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I 2nd John! At first I didn't always chew good enough and it used to always come back up in my throat even Water sometimes! Sip and chew well! Don't drink and eat at the same time....try eating a bite and read a good book it helps to chew good and to take your time! Something that I had to learn the hard way!

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Call the Dr's office. Don't wait any longer, there could be something wrong like a stricture. You have been through enough already and you need food.< /p>

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My doctor said vomiting is NEVER normal. You should call them right away.

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