MamaTo3inNH 100 Posted January 31, 2015 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!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted January 31, 2015 Stacking. You ate too fast and it's staked up in your esophagus. You have to eat super slow or this happens. It's very uncomfortable and the only thing that helps is walking it out and waiting for it to pass. Could be a very uncomfortable few hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaTo3inNH 100 Posted January 31, 2015 Dammit. I called the surgeon office to talk to a nurse about the tums - got my surgeon he's doing on call - he said no because they aren't sugar free they will make things worse. However I just felt the need to vomit, went in and had a good 6 heaves but nothing came out. I feel a little better. It's now been 5 hours since I ate. :/ Please tell me this gets easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted January 31, 2015 It happened to me once and I used tums chewables. You have to eat super slow. Like take a teeny bite and wait 2 minutes before taking the second bite slow. I'd take the tums. One time won't kill you and you'll know to eat slower next time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaTo3inNH 100 Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) Can vomiting hurt my pouch? Edited January 31, 2015 by MamaTo3inNH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted January 31, 2015 no, it's just not pleasant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaTo3inNH 100 Posted January 31, 2015 And now I've got the sweats and my back is sore. This effing sucks!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaTo3inNH 100 Posted January 31, 2015 How long should i expect this to last? It's been 8 hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted January 31, 2015 no idea. walking sometimes helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaTo3inNH 100 Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks. Woke up feeling fine. Never again. I'm sticking with applesauces and Protein Drinks.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted January 31, 2015 I know. It's a horrible feeling but eventually you have to eat real food. You just have to go insanely snail's pace slow. Glad you're feeling better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaTo3inNH 100 Posted January 31, 2015 I know. It's a horrible feeling but eventually you have to eat real food. You just have to go insanely snail's pace slow. Glad you're feeling better! thanks for helping!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) stomach ache - uncomfortable. in tears @@MamaTo3inNH sorry for your pain newbie as others have said - you possibly/probably ate too fast here is some kleenex wipe your pretty eyes and blow your nose now, don't you feel better? "accidentally" i have been in the same situation i lay down - fell asleep quickly cuz i was hurting, woke up 1/2 hour later all better back to my "normal" self i frequently still use baby spoons and forks definitely helps me/you slow down with your eating eating toooo fast?? KNOCK IT OFF good luck kathy Edited February 1, 2015 by proudgrammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MamaTo3inNH 100 Posted February 1, 2015 Thanks Grammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
