I am over 1 month post op and never had any issues with indigestion this whole time. About 3 days ago I got the worst indigestion pain. It has lasted 3 days now with very little relief. Has anyone else had this issue or is it something I need to worry about?

Thanks for your input.

Edited April 5, 20179 yr by C_Shay

I'm guessing here but you should be on soft stage foods. If you are already on solids I would go back to soft stage for a few weeks. Then add back solids slowly. Chew everything well. Try drinking warm tea to help relieve your indigestion.

Small bites. Eat slow. I play a game of Words with Friends and take a small bite between plays.

Stricture is a complication occurring post RNY gastric bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Duodenal Switch. At least for gastric bypass patients, this can occur at 4 to 8 weeks out from surgery. I do not know if the same timeframe also applies to duodenal switch patients. Since you are 1 month post-op it appears you are probably within this time window. So you may want to discuss this issue with your surgeons office. An endoscopy or an upper gastrointestinal study can help with this diagnosis.

Strictures are not common to the DS.

1 minute ago, James Marusek said:

Stricture is a complication occurring post RNY gastric bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy and Duodenal Switch. At least for gastric bypass patients, this can occur at 4 to 8 weeks out from surgery. I do not know if the same timeframe also applies to duodenal switch patients. Since you are 1 month post-op it appears you are probably within this time window. So you may want to discuss this issue with your surgeons office. An endoscopy or an upper gastrointestinal study can help with this diagnosis.

Strictures are uncommon for the DS or Sleeve and an Endoscopy is not recommended at all. CT with contrast is the way to go. Barium swallow might be helpful but unlikely.