Hello Sleevers,

I have a question for you all. As I mentioned in my earlier post, I am having issues eating. Protein sits like a rock in my stomach and often, the idea of eating makes me want to vomit. I wrote to my patient liason and she said, along with many of you veteran sleevers, that this can in fact be normal and to be patient.

My questions now are:

- how do I know this isn't a bigger issue (one of my sleeve buddy's spoke to her surgeon who suggested I may need an endoscopy) - should I check into this or am I jumping the gun?

- if I should wait it out a bit longer ~ how long can I expect this crap to last?

I do not want to seem like I whiner, I really don't, but I almost dread getting out of bed in the morning because I have to begin this struggle all over again, trying to eat and find something that doesn't sit so heavy.

chicken and eggs are a no go for me, so HEAVY! Protein shakes truly make me want to throw up.

Yesterday for supper I had 2 mini quiches with spinach and egg and ham in them and a small cucumber (1" diameter and 5" long) and didn't feel too bad after that actually. First time since I can remember so that was a mini victory.

Am I overreacting?

Again, any advice is welcome and appreciated.

I hear Fish and Shrimp goes down easier, maybe that before Chicken. Try eggs cooked a different way?

If your insurance covers the endoscopy, I don't see why you shouldn't take that precaution especially if it can help resolve your misery rather than just waiting to see if something changes.

Yes, what Mom said above. There may be a slight chance that you have a constriction or adhesion. Get it checked out.