Bypass Reversed to Sleeve- still can't eat.

[bellabloom 2,467]

Hey everyone. I've been meaning to get on here and share my story and ask for advice.

The condensed version is that I had gastric bypass 6 months ago, ended up in the hospital for almost four months in extreme pain, had my gallbladder removed, another diagnostic surgery, and finally opted to have my bypass reversed and converted to a sleeve. Doctor suspected I had roux limb syndrome, and rare and painful condition where the intestines don't work.

I had sleeve surgery 2.5 months ago and I have not been able to advance my diet. I have lost 100 pounds in 6 months and am very near to my original goal weight, which may actually be less than I want to weigh. I am already very thin.

I can only eat yogurt, some cheese, broth, liquids, and sometimes I can eat hard pretzels. Protein shakes give me diarrhea now and I can't tolerate anything sweet.

When I try and eat other things my stomach hurts like crazy and I have to make myself throw up. Sometimes even yogurt makes me sick. I struggle constantly with dehydration as Water also tends to bother my stomach. I feel like I am in prison with these restrictions going on for so long. I am desperate to be able to advance my diet and get in meats and veggies. I am also feeling very hungry a lot more now, a sign to me that my body needs and wants more food.

If anyone has any advice for me I would greatly appreciate it. Am I just expecting to be able to eat more than I am ready for? Its been about 10 weeks since I had my sleeve surgery.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I couldn't eat meats other than really wet chicken salad or seafood salad for three months. Veggies, took almost 5.

[judyoz 240]

What does your NUT say? Can you tolerate any meat, maybe with a little mayo or gravy? That would give you calories too. Are you chewing very well? I feel for you and wish you the best of luck.

[Gladys62 64]

Water still hurts my stomach (5 months post sleeve). I drink Vitamin water and Sobe. There is something about the surface tension of water causing problems.

For meat , ground beef moistened with either gravy, canned tomatoes, or Soup may work.

You may be having acid problems. If your surgeon isn't helping find someone who will!

I wish you luck.