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I don't know why but for some reason, my pouch is not tolerating things very well today at all. About the only thing that it does like is a Protein Shake. It even complained about yogurt! I have had almost no problems at all with eating and have been very lucky. I don't know, maybe I pushed it too far too fast? At any rate, did anyone else have this problem and if so, how long did it take for it to calm down? Everything I eat today feels like I'm trying to shove a ping pong ball through a balloon!

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Mine has been like that since Friday :/ and i am 5 1/2 months post op! Can't wait for it to be ok again.

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I even threw up for the first time today eating something I've eaten several times just fine. It's not happy. I'm sticking to shakes for right now.

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Lisa how far out are you

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My surgery was 8/7 so almost 4 weeks.

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I would suggest you call your doc. Two things come to mind and both need your doc to help you out.

1. Possible stricture - if you are still able to get down Water this is less likely.

2. Grouchy pouchy time - you just need some meds to help.

I had grouchy pouchy starting at about 4 weeks lasting until about 3 months. I did not seek help until about 2.5 months post op. I just figured it was part of the process, but I sat in my docs office crying and he said lets get you some help. He ordered zofran and the reglan and the scapolimene patch. It finally started feeling better.

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My surgery was 8/7 so almost 4 weeks.

Hi. Your stomach is still relearning what it has to do. Don't worry it will/should settle. If it dose not chat with your doctor. All the best.

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Thanks music and renjames. I can drink fine so I think it's just grouchy. I do have an appt tuesday so if it's not better by then I'll tell them. I think I maybe just ate too fast and made it cranky. I just didn't know it would stay cranky and even get mad at yogurt!

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Oh beware of your pouch - it tends to hold grudges sometimes!

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lol I'm finding that out. As much as I dont like this, it's a good thing really. I need to remember to slow down, chew well, and not push different foods too fast.

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lol I'm finding that out. As much as I dont like this' date=' it's a good thing really. I need to remember to slow down, chew well, and not push different foods too fast.[/quote']

RIGHT ON !!!

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Lisa I had that problem at 7 weeks out and I had a stricture. I would suggest you call your doctor right away. Mine was so small I cold only get down liquids. The thickness of my Protein Shakes gave me nausea and vomiting. They had to go in 4 times to open mine. Not a big deal, but definitely needs to be dealt with.

Date of surgery 7/18/12.

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