Possible problem after GBS?

[SaRose 18]

Hey guys,

So I haven't posted in a while, and have been doing okay for the most part, aside from frustration. I had GBS on 4/10/18, since week three post surgery I have been vomiting fairly regularly. At least once every other day. So, I called my surgeons office several times since it has continued. The first time, maybe I wasn't digesting and should go back to liquid diet. Then it was maybe I'm eating too quickly, or not chewing enough. Then, maybe I just can't digest meat yet? I have tried everything, I am not eating a whole lot, nor am I keeping alot down. So, I FINALLY had my 6 week follow up with my surgeon yesterday. I am down 50 pounds!!!! So happy!!!! But now due to the consistent vomiting, they want to run some tests. An Upper GI to make sure my stricture isn't narrowing, because that could be a reason for the vomiting, and a gallbladder UltraSound, because it could be gallstones/ my gallbladder not working effectively. If its the stricture, all they have to do is dilate through an endoscopy. But if it is the gallbladder, I will of course need it removed. Anyway, wondering if anyone else has had any problems like this? Or any experiences with vomiting consistently?

Any thoughts or words of wisdom are always appreciated!!!

Thanks!

SaRose

[James Marusek 5,244]

Nausea and vomiting are the most common complaints after bariatric surgery. it could be due to several problems such as a stricture or an ulcer. If you are vomiting quite regularly, it needs to be tracked to ground. That sounds like that is what you are doing. Good luck.

[MN_Meg770 125]

6 hours ago, SaRose said:

Hey guys,

So I haven't posted in a while, and have been doing okay for the most part, aside from frustration. I had GBS on 4/10/18, since week three post surgery I have been vomiting fairly regularly. At least once every other day. So, I called my surgeons office several times since it has continued. The first time, maybe I wasn't digesting and should go back to liquid diet. Then it was maybe I'm eating too quickly, or not chewing enough. Then, maybe I just can't digest meat yet? I have tried everything, I am not eating a whole lot, nor am I keeping alot down. So, I FINALLY had my 6 week follow up with my surgeon yesterday. I am down 50 pounds!!!! So happy!!!! But now due to the consistent vomiting, they want to run some tests. An Upper GI to make sure my stricture isn't narrowing, because that could be a reason for the vomiting, and a gallbladder UltraSound, because it could be gallstones/ my gallbladder not working effectively. If its the stricture, all they have to do is dilate through an endoscopy. But if it is the gallbladder, I will of course need it removed. Anyway, wondering if anyone else has had any problems like this? Or any experiences with vomiting consistently?

Any thoughts or words of wisdom are always appreciated!!!

Thanks!

SaRose

I’m glad they are trying to get to the bottom of it. Hope you feel better soon! Please keep us posted.

[wowerinreally 22]

I’m right where you are 6 weeks out and 50 pounds gone. High five! I’ve vomited about every other night for the past couple of weeks. This is new. I truly feel like mine is related to not chewing enough and eating too quickly in the evening or trying to eat while still very hot from an outside workout. I dunno. It never happens during the day. Glad you’re getting everything checked out. Keep us updated.

[MN_Meg770 125]

Did you ask the doc? I’m so nervous about this happening to me too. I hope it stops! Congratulations on the loss!

[Frustr8 7,886]

A future RnY- watching with quivering anxiety!😪