Unable to move to solids after 5 wks post op

[khailey1230 45]

I need your advice. It's been 5 weeks since I had surgery and so far I've lost 40 pounds which I'm super excited about, however I'm having problems advancing to solid stage. Every time I try to eat something no matter what it is my stomach hurts a lot and I feel like I have to throw up but I don't. The pain goes away like 30 minutes later but I can't keep eating. Even with some purée food the samething happens. Can you guys tell me what is the easy solid food to start with or what should I do before I eat so I won't get this pain?? Thanks

[kisersassy 369]

At your stage is when I developed a stricture. But try this....one papaya enzymes. These help in digestion and when food feels stuck etc.. two really try and take baby baby bites and chew very well. Three call your doctor and let them know and do the other two things while waiting for an answer from them

[Jessica9190 127]

Definitely call your doctor. I had the same stricture problem and I feel so much better now.

[khailey1230 45]

At your stage is when I developed a stricture. But try this....one papaya enzymes. These help in digestion and when food feels stuck etc.. two really try and take baby baby bites and chew very well. Three call your doctor and let them know and do the other two things while waiting for an answer from them

Thanks so much for your advice I will call her right now.

[khailey1230 45]

Definitely call your doctor. I had the same stricture problem and I feel so much better now.

Thanks I will cause this is too uncomfortable I see a lot of people moving to solids and I feel like I'm stuck at purée and not even all kind. Lol

[Pam Peltz 56]

What is a stricture? Thx.

[kisersassy 369]

It is where the stoma closes up the hole from your pouch to your intestines. As you heal sometimes the hole closes too much