I had sleeve gastrectomy March 2014 and have done great however I have a friend who had surgery 7 months ago with a different surgeon who I have some serious questions about. She stayed on a liquid diet for 3 months post op with his approval and encouragement and since trying to reintroduce food at about 4 months out is unable to eat even 3 bites without vomiting. I'm concerned 1) that her surgeon who is a general surgeon now heading up a local hospitals "bariatric program"; 2) she had egd about 2 months post op but nothing since; 3) I'm concerned that she might have developed either stricture or adhesions or volvulus. In addition she lost 68 pounds while on liquid only diet but has not lost another pound since that same 4 month mark. She stalled at 220 and is frustrated and very upset that she is both unable to eat and still not losing weight. I don't live with her so I'm taking her word for what she's eating but she swears she throws up everytime she eats and that she only eats 3-4 bites at a time. Has anyone else had this issue and what is best advice /course of action for her to pursue?

I'm not sure, but is there any chance she can go somewhere else to get a second opinion even if she pays for it herself ? Or can you talk to your doctor about it and get their opinion?

Thanks Jessiegirl, yeah I've suggested all those options as well as calling the ins help line for a consultation. I appreciate the feedback

I would most definitely be a forceful encourager if at all possible, in getting her a second opinion...for all the reasons you mentioned, and some we may not be able to guess. It sounds like something isn't quite right.