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[rebcal 32]

Hi guys. I'm about 3 months post op and I'm feeling a little depressed lately. I've lost about 50 pounds which is amazing and I'm so happy but lately I've been thinking what did I do to myself.

Every time I eat I feel nauseous and feel like I'm going to throw up (and no I'm not eating too much I could barely eat 3 oz of food) I also haven't gone to the bathroom for the past 2 weeks. I'm only 19 and I keep thinking how can I live like this for the rest of my life.

Don't get my wrong, when I look in the mirror and see that I have a collar bone (which I've never been able to see) I'm instantly happy, but I just can't believe that this will be my life forever. I'm so limited in the foods I like, I could only eat plain salmon, tilapia or tuna steak with minimal seasoning because any other involved recipes make me vomit or lead to severe nausea. I don't eat meat or poultry anymore, I can't stomach the smell of it either. I can barely eat salad because the lettuce gets stuck in my chest.

I was just wondering if anyone else has gone through similar feelings, anyone out there my age that feel or have gone through the same? Maybe things will change as my stomach keeps healing, but as of now I'm at a loss.

Thanks guys,

Rebecca

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[KristenLe 5,980]

@@rebcal First thing - get something to help you poop. That may be a good part of the problem. Also - have you talked to your surgeon about any of this? This doesn't sound "normal" for 3 months out. Maybe they could try you on an anti-nausea med. Have you tried eating soft foods again - greek yogurt, cottage cheese, homemade Protein Shakes, Soup, etc ? I hope you can figure out what is going on because you shouldn't have to live like that. You're not supposed to be sick all the time. Stay strong!

Edited June 23, 2016 by KristenLe

[Christinamo7 4,042]

I am not a happy camper if I am not pooping often enough either, and that can cause you to feel nauseated.

Please take something to get things moving, talk to your team about a strategy to keep things moving and I think you'll feel much better after you do.

as for the way you are eating now being forever, it won't. but then there will be other challenges, such as keeping to a healthy diet when you can tolerate other foods.

[Jobey 177]

I use Ducolax, it stimulates peristalsis (which is your intestines contracted to move stuff from your stomach to the other end) it's awesome and a liquid and doesn't taste that bad

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[Cocojh 62]

I use Ducolax, it stimulates peristalsis (which is your intestines contracted to move stuff from your stomach to the other end) it's awesome and a liquid and doesn't taste that bad

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How soon after your surgery where you able to use Ducolax?

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[Jobey 177]

Straight away

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