I'm 7 weeks out and haven't had any food problems at all (except for two little episodes with dry chicken popping right back up). But, for the past 3-4 days, I just haven't wanted to eat anything because nothing sits right. Everything I eat just kind of feels 'heavy' or 'yuck' in my stomach. I haven't been sick but it's like the stage just before that.

Anybody else have this suddenly pop up after no problems? I'm not getting enough Protein because I just don't feel like eating. I'll call my surgeon if it keeps up but I'd like to know if other people have had something like this.

Ginger

I am 4 months out with RNY and still struggle a lot with food. They have to be moist or I can't eat. Chicken has been very hard for me unless it's super moist and soft and shredded. Steak I can sometimes tolerate it if it's tender and if it's not, forget about it. And with eggs I get the egg beaters and they work but regular eggs are hard at times. Beans are my fav....I make chili and eat that often. Don't worry you are not alone. It gets better in time.

Also I drink protein shakes to make up for my protein intake. And fish is my to go to food. I love fish!

What's weird about this though is that it just started a couple of days ago. I've eaten chicken, fish, beef (had a beautiful filet mignon steak that was incredible) and other things with no problem. Now it just seems everything makes me feel icky. It's a beautiful summer -- not too hot -- so I don't think it's from heat or anything. And I can't think of anything I'm doing different, so I'm baffled.

I've eaten peanut butter with no problem but I had my first dumping experience after eating some peanut butter this morning. And dumping is NOT fun... I know that now.

I'm 7 weeks out and haven't had any food problems at all (except for two little episodes with dry chicken popping right back up). But, for the past 3-4 days, I just haven't wanted to eat anything because nothing sits right. Everything I eat just kind of feels 'heavy' or 'yuck' in my stomach. I haven't been sick but it's like the stage just before that.

Anybody else have this suddenly pop up after no problems? I'm not getting enough Protein because I just don't feel like eating. I'll call my surgeon if it keeps up but I'd like to know if other people have had something like this.

Ginger

If you are not tolerating foods that you had been able to tolerate before - going backwards - it could be the beginnings of a stricture. I would recommend that you call your clinic - especially if this has been going on for 3 -4 days now.

Let us know how you are doing.

Carol