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I am five weeks post op and I cannot tolerate any kind of food. I feel nauseous most of the time, and my anti nausea medication doesn't help. I can't even tolerate my Protein drinks or chewable Vitamins. I let my doctor know, and I'm going in tomorrow morning. The only thing I can tolerate right now is Water, and that hurts sometimes. Has anyone else had this experience. What can I expect from my doctor tomorrow. I feel hungry but as soon as I put anything in my mouth, I gag, dry heave, or throw up all together. I'm kind of miserable.

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Hey Kepsy, I'm only 11 days post-op, and I can't stand the taste of anything. I also want to cry. I was doing 40 grams of Protein Powder, and went to see my doctor yesterday, and he told me to increase it to 100gms, Its all I can do to get this nasty stuff down me. I can't even stomach the smell of anything. I truly feel your pain, but I thought it might at least get easier, and now I'm seeing you're 5 weeks, OMG. I wish you luck, and blessings sweetheart. All the best.

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I'm glad you're going to see the doctor. I've heard sometimes gall bladder problems can cause something like this. I hope they find out the problem and it all works out great for you. Please be sure to come back and let us know what happens.

Best wishes!

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Thank you Kelly and Ginger. I started out being able to tolerate some foods, but it has gotten worse in the past week. Unfortunately I was in Orlando for spring break and couldn't get to my doctor. I really hope the doctor tells me something. I haven't been able to eat in over a week and I fear getting dehydrated. I know I am definitely Protein deficient right now. It feels like I've done a whole bunch of ab exercises from all the dry heaving and throwing up. On a positive note, I've lost 38 pounds from my highest weight and 34 pounds since surgery. Trying to find the silver lining. :)

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Someone I met in class had surgery the day before me. She has had the same issue and her doctor ordered a gallbladder ultra sound. I haven't heard from her recently. I am so sorry for you who are suffering

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Well my doctor ended up doing an upper scope (EGD) and I had so much inflammation my opening was so narrow hardly anything could get through. He used a ballon to open it up and I am feeling a little better. Unfortunately he said it is something I may need to have done more than once. I am hoping not. I'm on fluids again for the next couple days then I can try soft solids. Keeping my fingers crossed.

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I have much of the same symptoms and I am 3+ weeks post op. Im in the hospital right now and have been here for 7 days. I got a PICC line that I now get all my nutrition through. I don't have a gallbladder and I already did the scope as well. I just had an upper GI today and the doctor commented that je felt I had a lot of swelling all over inside. I cant wait till this is all behind me!! I feel bad for anyone this is happening to. I know we didn't sign up for this part! May we all get better soon and never take this surgery for granted!!

-Kim

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I'm sorry you guys are having such a hard time. Hope you feel better and get to go home soon.

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Well my doctor ended up doing an upper scope (EGD) and I had so much inflammation my opening was so narrow hardly anything could get through. He used a ballon to open it up and I am feeling a little better. Unfortunately he said it is something I may need to have done more than once. I am hoping not. I'm on fluids again for the next couple days then I can try soft solids. Keeping my fingers crossed.

I had the same thing happen. Mine was a stricture. The swelling was from all the vomiting. I had it done almost 3 weeks ago and I have been feeling great, eating REAL food and no nausea. The dr. did tell me if I ever had vomiting and nausea again to stop eating food and go to liquids til I call them and come in. I can tolerate having the procedure done agin, it was no big deal. The nausea and vomiting was horrible!

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Be prepared that this might happen again. Its normal for us that get strictures to have to be ballooned more than once. They did me 3 weeks in a row

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Oh no, I'm afraid it might be happening again. My pouch is hurting every time I try to eat again. No vomiting but I have nausea. I'm kind of hating food right now. I go to my dr on Thursday for my 6 week follow up, so I will let him know.

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Since your only 6 wks out, try backing up on your diet til Thursday. Cream Soups and Protein Drinks

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