Intake trouble, feeling anorexic...

[Amy86 16]

Please share your experiences if you've had the same issue, I need help on this one.

Surgery was Feb 2nd. Honestly, I feel a little anorexic.

I have been on pureed for almost a week now, but every time I eat I feel so sick and make myself vomite or my body force vomites. I try to get my liquids in everyday but it feels like time is passing so fast that I have barely got anything down all day (food, water/gatorade.) I went to the hospital for some iv fluids this weekend and tests came back great. Doctor ended up giving me 3 bags of iv fluids because I was really dehydrated. I've been trying multiple Protein Shakes to find one I actually like that doesn't make my stomach hurt.

I am talking to my surgeon about it tomorrow.

ANY advice would be great if you had this same problem, how did you get all your liquids down? And how did you transition food stages?

Thanks you guys!!

[binleyvelz 25]

Something may be wrong.

It may be. Especially if you're vomiting.

This is tough.

Know your body. Learn your head. Sounds like you need help from your medical team and that's ok. In fact, it's perfect. Just part of your journey.

Listen to your body.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

It's likely that you are eating too much at one time or too fast. Slow your intake, use a baby spoon and wait one minute between tiny bites. I had the same issue. I was prescribed two anti nausea/cramping meds and they worked wonders for me.

I could barely eat 2 tblspns in a sitting and that would come back up if I ate it quickly. Talk to your doctor if you are in pain, have a fever or if you are seriously uneasy. Otherwise, try to slow down, eat less and enjoy the loss.

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

I had little shots of Water that I tried to finish every 20 minutes or so. Sip sip sip...slow and easy. Plain water is sometimes hard on the tummy so warm (not hot) herbal teas really helped me. Does your doc have you on a good acid reducer?

[Amy86 16]

I've been on omeprozole for years for my acid reflux. It could be that im eating/drinking too fast. Ill slooooow down and see if that helps. Thanks for replying guys, sometimes it takes an outsiders perspective.

[cdenney123 103]

I ate too fast last night and had my first experience of vomiting... Its easy to do Im 4 months out and Im still trying to get the eating and not drinking down. I have to remember I cant do both its really hard.