setback today. forceful vomiting.

[Nursebarbie 392]

I had a setback today. 3 weeks post op and all of a sudden I projectile vomiting while driving. Now all day I vomit after I eat. Still on pureeds. The baby tummy isn't happy today. Trying not to be depressed about it.

[Reigo 110]

Can you call your doc? Is that normal? Does it happen with liquids too?

[tigerbelle 328]

what do you think caused it? I ask because whatever food you ate most recently before the vomiting started is probably something you should avoid for at least another couple of weeks before trying again...I had a couple of foods that I tried too early...hope you are better very soon and back on the road to healing

[Nursebarbie 392]

Tried instant coffee this am. Ever since then the mashed potatoes, applesauce, and Soup isn't staying down. Must be the coffee. Liquids are fine just not a lot because I feel so full. I guess its a learning process.

[Nursebarbie 392]

I got this book today. I'm going to devour it tonight.

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[VSGJourneyGrandma 19]

Make sure you talk to your doctor. Sounds like it could also be a stricture.

[marfar7 1,528]

I got this book today. I'm going to devour it tonight.

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I just read that book on my Nook!

Good luck!

[NanetteKapi 3]

For sure - call the doctor immediately! I have only vomited 3 times - each time I over did it ( I am a little hard headed) but ever since the surgery I have had HORRIBLE acid reflux - have tried 4 different meds. One thing that seem to trigger this was the diced garlic in the jar - I had to give that away which my daughter is thrilled with cuz I like a lot of garlic as seasoning. I was told that coffee was a no-no for a while and it had to be decaffeinated too. So that may have triggered things too. Most important CALL your doctor and get an appointment PRONTO!

[Nursebarbie 392]

I will tomorrow but now really think it was the coffee which he said I could have. Won't be repeating that again. I do notice there's been certain foods that have caused nausea these past 3 weeks most notably Protein Shakes of any sort. I think I may have also over ate this am but still only eating about an ounce or two. Because I felt super full and was uncomfortable until I threw up.

[Nursebarbie 392]

Its over now. Warm fluids feel great right now. Will try to really make sure I eat only 1 ounce. That's all I can manage right now without that heaviness.

[tigerbelle 328]

like you said it's a learning process...trial and error...good luck

[MIJourney 490]

Glad it's over! I had to give up caffeine pre-surgery but thank goodness I was ok'd for Decaf both before and after surgery. I think the caffeine can irritate your tummy lining. I fake myself out into thinking the decaf is caffeine

[NoneYa 380]

So glad it has passed!

[Nursebarbie 392]

Used to be a big coffee drinker but gave that up 3months ago when I started eating the alkaline diet way for fertility. Don't know why I attempted a little instant cafe vienna yesterday. It didn't even taste good. My taste buds have totally changed. Most foods and tastes disgusts me now. Good cause I'm trying to lose weight right?!

[Nursebarbie 392]

well it turns out I now have a kidney infection. likely due to the fact I have not been able to get enough fluids in making my bladder sticky. awesome. now I can't eat anything because my stomach is queasy. another 2 weeks off from work.

just trying to stay focused. its hard because I read so many stories on here about people who are 4 weeks post op like me or even less and they can eat and drink super easy. I take a sip of Water and its like, uggh. Maybe it will be better once I clear this infection. And the surgeon switched my pepcid to prilosec and a bigger dose too twice daily. God I hope this all works. The longer I take to recover the more my mom and certain family members say you shouldn't have done that surgery. Frankly, I am sick of hearing it.