Surgery 2013 Stomach Problems

[srofe5 56]

I had surgery in August 2013. A RNY after failed Lap Band. I've noticed recently food getting stuck. I get pain all over my stomach and the only relief is to drink lots of Fluid hurry to the restroom and bring it back up (vomit). Haven't had time for the DR. I've also noticed in past month, my bowels aren't moving daily. Maybe every 2 days. This is all relatively new symptoms. Anyone else have similar symptoms or suggestions.

[VDB 800]

I know that my clinic said this was due to not chewing thoroughly, eating too fast, or eating too much. All I know is that after my RNY I have experienced the pain you speak of. They told me never to drink but rather to go out and walk until the blockage clears. It seems to work for me. Hope you feel better!

[srofe5 56]

Thanks John, I will definitely try walking. I do eat way too fast. My parents said eating too fast came from having 6 brothers and sisters. If I didn't eat fast I didn't seconds :-))

[VDB 800]

SROFE5 -- also forgot to add. The digestion was also a problem for me. I started cooking a mix of dried fruit (apples, pears, prunes, peaches) and having one snack a day of 1/2 cup -- took care of the problem and gave me a great snack. I cook about three cups of dried fruit with three cups of Water, let it cook 20 minutes after boiling, and just let it sit for a few hours and then refrigerate. Of course it helps that I have apple, pear, prune trees and have access to great peaches.

[Steve Puckett 33]

CHEW>>>CHEW>>>>CHEW like never before and swallow tiny bits each time. Non-dailey bowel movement is VERY NORMAL, remember that you are not taking in the volume of food from your previousbigfatlife

[jennkw15 1]

Make sure your drinking plenty of water.... This will help with moving bowels. My Nutritionist recommends at least 60oz minimum.

[srofe5 56]

Thanks everyone for your input. I have been drinking more Water, eating more fruit and trying to eat slower. this does all seem to help. Thank you all.