My First Upset Stomach Episode

[Sherry W 23]

Hi Everyone,

I am Day 6 Post-Op and have been doing great. I had a small bowl of Grits for Breakfast and must have had one too many bites. My stomach is hurting and I feel like I am going to throw up. Tried walking and that doesn't help. Can't lay down, it makes it worse. So what is a person to do? Just wait it out? Should I try to drink some Water?

Sherry

[Elode 8,093]

Yep just wait it out! It's just a learning process. Now you know!!

[HappyinHollywood 10]

Remember the 30 min rule ...no Fluid 30 min before or after eating. Eat slowly, that way you'll prevent yourself from over eating.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

I wonder if the grits may have to much texture for you this soon in the game? I wasn't allowed anything like that until the pureed stage. Hope you feel better, soon!

[Miss Mac 6,261]

My rules included to measure everything out and never eat the last bite. However, anytime Miss Tummy disagrees with what I have eaten, she will either give it back or make me miserable for at least four hours.

[truckeelove 2]

My rules included to measure everything out and never eat the last bite. However, anytime Miss Tummy disagrees with what I have eaten, she will either give it back or make me miserable for at least four hours.

Miss Mac, what were the measurements you were given? My nutritionist didn't give me any idea of how much to try & eat, and since I've started purées, it's been a miserable trial and error process. Sometimes it's the right amount and others, I make myself sick.

Edited January 6, 2015 by truckeelove

[scstxrn 213]

I was told 2 to 4 oz, stop when you're not hungry.

I was also told that Fluid was allowed as long as I included it in the 2 to 4 oz.

I couldn't do grits till 2 weeks out, though. I still don't know that I would try them at a month.

[Sherry W 23]

I was told 2 to 4 oz, stop when you're not hungry.

I was also told that Fluid was allowed as long as I included it in the 2 to 4 oz.

I couldn't do grits till 2 weeks out, though. I still don't know that I would try them at a month.

On my Full liquid Diet I am allowed Grits, Cream of Wheat, Rice, and Fara. But don't think I will have them again for a while. I think I was doind mind-less eating with too many distractions interrupting my Breakfast. Probably was not eating slow enough or listening to my Stomach. Lesson learned.

[pinkbunies 359]

Usually it takes about 45 minutes to an hour to pass and then you'll feel good again.

[Sherry W 23]

Usually it takes about 45 minutes to an hour to pass and then you'll feel good again.

You're right, pinkbunies. That's just about how long it took me to get over it. My first experience, but I am sure it won't be my last!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I love grits but I haven't tried them yet. When I was allowed to have them I didn't because it wasn't enough Protein. I'm vegetarian so I have to make my meals count.