curlysue86 20 Posted August 18, 2016 Does anyone make there self throw up? When I eat something that doesn't go down right or having a bad reaction to it , I just make myself throw up. Hate to do it but have no choice. I'm 9 weeks post op and feel more restriction now than in the beginning. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,220 Posted August 18, 2016 nope. I automatically throw up if my stomach is unhappy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifeofblair 308 Posted August 18, 2016 I know it's not good, but I have before. I actually had to do it yesterday. I was miserable Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leanne1126 84 Posted August 18, 2016 Hi there! I've unfortunately done that more often than I'd like to admit. It know it's not good but if it help relieve the discomfort it's worth it. For me, still even at over a year out, the difference is a bite or two. I still need to tell myself to stop eating before I get to that point of discomfort. The frequency definitely decreases over time though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esskay77 785 Posted August 18, 2016 I've done it twice. It's totally last resort, not recommended, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. I know someone who had food "stuck" and they were told to take a quick swig of soda and the carbonation will bring it back up. Apparently it worked but, again, not highly recommended on several levels. Use at your own risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkerettes33 1 Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) A Edited August 18, 2016 by Elkerettes33 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GermanShepherdMama 145 Posted August 18, 2016 I do this frequently. I know it's not recommended but it helps relieve my discomfort if food is not sitting well. If I don't induce vomiting, I'm miserable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiceyfrog 269 Posted August 18, 2016 I hate to admit it, but I do also. I just did last night and all that kept going through my head is what if I become anorexic, which I know is extreme and I never would but I could not help but think it. I am a year and two months post op and have probably thrown up a dozen times since surgery. The first 6-8 times, I would just wait it out and be miserable for an hour, then once I learned the signs, I started sticking my finger down my throat to avoid being miserable for an hour. I figure I might as well get it over with because it's going to happen anyway. Last night I had a late dinner (around 8:30pm) and then out of habit got a cup of popcorn less than a half hour later (because that is what I eat most nights after my shower). After about three bites, it dawned on me that I just ate dinner less than a half hour ago....at that point my belly was very uncomfortable, so made myself throw it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites