Sandrahardy 1 Posted December 8, 2021 So I am just barely 7 months in my gastric bypass. I am actually beside myself. I am unable to eat pretty much anything. All meats or textured foods that I put to my lips, I actually start throwing up. My diet consists of broth... There might be an occasional cooked, really cooked carrot ,celery maybe onions. I developed a hernia and that was just repaired. My surgery has left me weak and malnutrition. I've lost 89 pounds and 7 months. I have a numbing from my legs to my boobs. I am looking for help, or any Ideas as to why? My surgeon advised me that it was all psychological. How when I wanna eat so badly. If there is anyone with some insight or ideas of what I might be doing wrong please.... I need help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldandtired 238 Posted December 8, 2021 Kiddo, get a second opinion. ALL DOCS MAKE MISTAKES. Find another that does this and go for that second opinion. 6 1 Suzi_the_Q, Arabesque, MiaRachelle and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandrahardy 1 Posted December 8, 2021 Well I know something has to be wrong! Thank you. don't get me wrong the weight loss is awesome but not if I can't leave my house because I'm so sick. That is not living. 🤗 1 Summermoose reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queen ApisM 427 Posted December 8, 2021 I'd be concerned that it is a stricture. Did the surgeon do any tests or did they just jump straight to psychological? If no serious testing, then definitely go consult with another doctor. That isn't normal or healthy. I hope you get this sorted. 3 learn2cook, Arabesque and Sunnyway reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,220 Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Queen ApisM said: I'd be concerned that it is a stricture. Did the surgeon do any tests or did they just jump straight to psychological? If no serious testing, then definitely go consult with another doctor. That isn't normal or healthy. I hope you get this sorted. those are pretty rare after the first three months post-op, but I suppose .. The numbing part is weird, though - unless it's from malnutrition? Anyway, yes, you're right - not normal or healthy. I'm hoping the surgeon checked all this out. Edited December 8, 2021 by catwoman7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toodlerue 452 Posted December 8, 2021 I agree with everything the has been said. Get a second opinion! Tell you it’s all in your head points to the doctor being unprofessional & crazy! Have you tried a GOOD electrolyte Water? I have been felling punie & my naturopath told me to get liquid IV or Drip Drops. Both are powders & both have Vitamins. I use a 1/2 stick per day & have been feeling so much better. They may seem expensive, but you are worth it! I know it’s not the answer to everything that you are going through but it might help you feel better I’m the mean time. 1 Sunnyway reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queen ApisM 427 Posted December 9, 2021 45 minutes ago, catwoman7 said: those are pretty rare after the first three months post-op, but I suppose .. The numbing part is weird, though - unless it's from malnutrition? Anyway, yes, you're right - not normal or healthy. I'm hoping the surgeon checked all this out. Yeah I assumed this was an ongoing problem for a long while, not a new one that just developed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,220 Posted December 9, 2021 13 hours ago, Queen ApisM said: Yeah I assumed this was an ongoing problem for a long while, not a new one that just developed. strictures get progressively worse pretty quickly, to the point you can't even keep fluids down. At that point, it's an emergecy. I had two of them (at weeks 4 and 😎 eight (not sure why that emoji is there). It only took a few days before I couldn't keep Water down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites