Uncertain what is going on

[newrnypatient]

It has been a while since my last post. I went to see the Surgeon for a check up, had been telling him I am still having trouble with eating. Had discussed this with the nutritionist also and posted here. I have lengthened my meal time to almost 1 hour, eating and chewing chewing chewing pieces about 1/2 of a pea size. Well, I lose interest in the food and stop. Even after the first bite or two it feels as though the food is not going down. I do not vomit, just feel sick after trying to eat. If I did not drink the protein shakes and take the vitamins I am sure I would not be well. I am scheduled for an endoscopy 10/24. possible stricture.... but i read where this usually causes vomiting. does anyone know about this??? I much prefer to drink my meals which i know is not good. Any advice????

 

[Pat99]

I am guessing but I would think vomiting would occur is the pouch were too full. You may have a stenosis (narrowing) rather than a stricture (closed) and your well chewed food or liquid protein drink is emptying but very slowly. Please let us know the results of your endoscopy.

 

[newrnypatient]

Thank you

Thank you Pat, I will.

 

[Kim M]

I am glad you are having further testing. Having had your surgery in May you should be able to tolerate food. What Pat said makes sense since you are not vomiting. I have read posts where some people have no interset in food for a long time after surgery, but it sounds like your situation goes beyond that. Best of luck and keep getting your protein in until the docs find out more.

 

[TwoMas]

Hi New RNY glad to hear from you. I agree with Pat. Let us know what the endoscopy turns up, keep trying your best and most importantly keep getting that protien in even if it is in a liquid shake. Tom