MamaTo3inNH 100 Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) I was graduated to stage 3 diet today (RNY on 1/19) for dinner around 630 I had 1/2 cup mashed potatoes (didn't eat it all, maybe a little less than half) and 1/4 cup applesauce (ate most of it) I felt like I had a ball in my esophagus for an hour and a half after I ate. At 45 minutes post meal I had a few small sips of Water. Now I have a stomach ache. A legit bellyache like I would have had pre op if I ate too much... What can I do? I'm so uncomfortable. Gas-x strips aren't working. I have Tums but I think they have real sugar in them (dextrose and sucrose) - 2 tablets have 2g sugars. Will they make me feel worse? I'm in tears, been laying in bed with the heating pad for the last hour and a half. Thanks!! Edited January 31, 2015 by MamaTo3inNH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Judy McGovern 4 Posted January 31, 2015 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes is too much. Total should be 3/8 cup. This is 1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoon. You'll feel better. I've done and suffered the same way.... Goodluck Judy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaTo3inNH 100 Posted January 31, 2015 Ok. Do you think I can take tums? Will it even help? I wouldnmakeyself throw up but that seems like it may wreck my pouch/incisions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaTo3inNH 100 Posted January 31, 2015 /I only ate about half of the half cup :/ never again!!!/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onmywaytobeingfound 163 Posted January 31, 2015 I have to ask this. Where's your Protein at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaTo3inNH 100 Posted January 31, 2015 Talked to my surgeon - called to talk to on call nurse but since within two weeks of surgery they put me thru to on call surgeon... And it is him lol. Anyway. No to tums, because of the sugar. He said just have to wait it out. I want to vomit so badly. Wonder what would happen if I did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunflowerchild 146 Posted January 31, 2015 This may sound crazy, and maybe it is, but I find if I walk around or at least stay sitting up I digest faster... Gravity maybe? Anyways try not to lay down, it may help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaTo3inNH 100 Posted January 31, 2015 Sigh. I've been standing and walking as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
going2servive 36 Posted January 31, 2015 That ball you felt is over eating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites