16 weeks Post Op and need help

[Emileana 27]

Okay so I am 16 weeks Post Op and feel like I eat nothing. Everything sits funny except for cheese and shredded chicken. But every 2 weeks or so I go through a few days where anything and everything hurts. Drinking Water (flavored because plain water hurts) even feels like I have swallowed something wrong. It lasts about a day and a half then goes away. Kinda feels like morning sickness in a sense (Not pregnant I have done tests)

I can't drink Protein Drinks. I know I am not getting enough protein... can anyone offer any advise as to what I can do? Or if this uppity tummy is normal and will pass?

[Berry78 4,261]

It is really important to keep a journal of what you are actually consuming. That way you can take it to your doc and say.. hey, look! I'm only eating 200 calories a day! Maybe you already are, but if you only have the info you just gave, it's not enough. Measure (weigh) everything, and write down what, how much, what time, how you felt... everything.

You should be pretty comfortable consuming at least 800 calories a day of food. It sounds like you might not be getting that much. This is something you should bring up with your surgeon, because strictures can happen, and it will make you unable to eat or drink enough. The idea of Water hurting for a day and a half.. this sounds all wrong to me. If I take too big a swallow, it'll hurt for a few seconds, or maybe a minute. Not a day!

[Emileana 27]

It is really important to keep a journal of what you are actually consuming. That way you can take it to your doc and say.. hey, look! I'm only eating 200 calories a day! Maybe you already are, but if you only have the info you just gave, it's not enough. Measure (weigh) everything, and write down what, how much, what time, how you felt... everything.
You should be pretty comfortable consuming at least 800 calories a day of food. It sounds like you might not be getting that much. This is something you should bring up with your surgeon, because strictures can happen, and it will make you unable to eat or drink enough. The idea of Water hurting for a day and a half.. this sounds all wrong to me. If I take too big a swallow, it'll hurt for a few seconds, or maybe a minute. Not a day!

No the pain passes but then I have another sip and it's uneasy again. It's not constant pain. I see my surgeon next week and will for sure bring that up with him.

I am eating about 750 to 800 calories on good days. Some days a bit less but I try to get at least 750 in.

I'm trying to figure out if it's normal to have your stomach be uppity randomly one day here and there then go back to 'normal'

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[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

See your Surgeon ASAP.

[YeaMe 246]

At four months out you should not be having any pain. Could you be eating too big of bites and not chewing enough? Most importantly, you need to see your surgeon so he can investigate - it shouldn't hurt. I am at 5 1/2 months out and usually only get about 850 calories in. I have to eat 6 meals to be able to get that much in. I can only tolerate 2-3 ounces at a time. Things I have found that work for me to get in extra Protein are: lattes (Fairlife milk-has extra protein); yogurt, and chicken. I can't eat beef or eggs, yet. Also, I cut a Quest Protein Bar (chocolate chip cookie dough) into six slices, smash them down, and bake them. They are extremely crunchy and I usually eat 1/2 a bar a day. I know I will have to discontinue this habit soon, but it helps me get the extra protein and calories in.

[Rae5148 28]

You need to see your surgeon ASAP you also should write down everything you eat and feel. I am almost ten months out and never went beyond liquids and soft food. After my surgeon dodged my calls for two months I finally got in and he told me it was my body not him. I then was told to see my dr. Went to my GI and he ran upper gi series where I was seen to have two strictures. Every time I tried to eat it would sit there and then I would get his thick slime like saliva coming up. My dr went on to dilate the strictures and found I had a twisted sleeve. It literally took on a cork screw formation with 6 twists. She opened it and it felt much better but twists up again. From January to May I went trough these dilations. I finally got I. With my surgeon again and we decided to put a stent. My body rejected the stent and a lot of damage was caused. My surgeon sugggested another stent. Finally I got wide enough to go get second and third opinions and was told there is so much damage to my esophagus and will most likely have to bypass. Please do not let your surgeon blow this issue off like I did. If your body doesn't feel right you need the help to fix it. Bring your food journals so you can show them what you eat. Good luck!

[gwbicster 257]

Holy cow I hope you have a good lawyer.

[Nat Alie 0]

No the pain passes but then I have another sip and it's uneasy again. It's not constant pain. I see my surgeon next week and will for sure bring that up with him.

I am eating about 750 to 800 calories on good days. Some days a bit less but I try to get at least 750 in.

I'm trying to figure out if it's normal to have your stomach be uppity randomly one day here and there then go back to 'normal'

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Are you making sure to cut food in to v small pieces? I was having similar pain (surgery 6/12) & realized I was eating too fast, although much slower than my normal speed. My practice said to eat that 2oz over half an hour!!

[Molly23 275]

Okay so I am 16 weeks Post Op and feel like I eat nothing. Everything sits funny except for cheese and shredded chicken. But every 2 weeks or so I go through a few days where anything and everything hurts. Drinking Water (flavored because plain water hurts) even feels like I have swallowed something wrong. It lasts about a day and a half then goes away. Kinda feels like morning sickness in a sense (Not pregnant I have done tests)
I can't drink Protein drinks. I know I am not getting enough protein... can anyone offer any advise as to what I can do? Or if this uppity tummy is normal and will pass?

Please go see your doctor. I'm 3 months post op and haven't experience me those feelings. I've had a little bit of "sticking" if I ate too quickly but protein drinks and water shouldn't cause that feeling, unless you're chugging it. The only time water has been uncomfortable is if I drink too soon after eating without realizing it. Better safe then sorry but it may be possible you have a stricture. If not they should be able to work with you to see what can help alleviate the discomfort.

[tinytummy17 62]

As everyone else said (and your planning) for to the dr. I'm close to the same time as you and I was having pain. It could be several things but better safe than sorry. I ended up having another surgery but it could have been worse if I didn't get it checked out.

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