One month out and vomiting!

[NewMary83 52]

Hey guys so I'm a little over a month out from my surgery. Tonight I had some chicken... And wasn't paying too close attention as I was chatting, I think I ate too much too fast! I had discomfort and then ended up vomiting but now since then I can't seem to hold any liquids down!!! I'm kind of starting to freak out, has this happened to anyone? Is this "dumping" idk. A part of me is thinking of going to the ER to get checked out. Any thoughts?!?!

[OregonTeacher 63]

It would be best if your surgeon had an after hours number you could call. It is best if we deal with someone who best knows our special needs.

[Crosby 303]

Dumping is from eating high fat or sugary things. It sounds like as you said you just overdid it. You may likely irritated your pouch. Since this was last night if it continues today call your doctor.

[NewMary83 52]

Thank you! Yeah I work nights so I am just getting home... By the end of my night I have been able to get Water down now... I am thinking it is just highly irritated. Drinking is still a little uncomfortable. Ughhh won't make this mistake again!! When I wake up if I still feel like this I will call the doctor! Thanks for your input!

[UrsulasShadow 59]

I did that with salmon. Too dry, forgot to chew. It got "stuck". I called my surgeon and they said to give it 24 hours , it should pass. I hurried it along with some papaya enzymes from pharmacy. I felt better within 12 hours.

[NewMary83 52]

I will have to look into this papaya enzyme, I am feeling MUCH better today! Instead of eating Breakfast and lunch I opted for Protein Shakes and everything is staying down now! I'm gonna try solid food for dinner tonight. Phew that was scary though lol! Lesson learned!

[Lauren23 35]

My nut didn't want is to eat chicken for 3 months. She said it's the most common food people throw up. Smart to ease back into eating as you are still swollen from getting stuck. Rest in chicken and dry or stringy meats for a while. If you are still throwing up you may have a stricture.

[Djmohr 6,965]

I was allowed to eat chicken at both the pureed stage and the soft stage which began at 2 weeks post op. I did this with no problem and the trick is making sure that it is not overcooked and dried out.

You have to take great care to chew very well at this stage. If chicken or turkey is too dry you need to use some type of sauce or gravy to help make sure it does not get hung up.