Pain from Puking

[MegThrash 3]

This might be such a silly thing to worry about so please forgive me.

I'm 3 weeks post-op vsg, and on softfoods. I was so excited to eat something soft that yesterday, I tried a few things in my fridge. I guess my stomach didn't agree with the combination or amount, and it all came back up fiercly. It's now the next day and my stomach, which previously was feeling much better, now is very tender. I know this started because of the puking, I could feel the pain when my stomach would contract. I'm just worried about why it would STILL be so sore.

Has this happened to anyone else? It's really worrying me. Can I do damage to my sleeve from just puking?

Edited November 5, 2021 by MegThrash

[lizonaplane 1,605]

I don't think it's surprising since you're still healing. I was told that if I experienced violent or repeated vomiting I should call my surgery center.

You might touch base with them.

I was also told that if I threw up I should go back to the previous stage to rest my stomach for 24 hours. I think they were only really concerned about extreme vomiting, but it can't hurt to touch base with them.

Good luck!

[MegThrash 3]

I wasnt told that! Im going to try that for sure. Thank you!

[Arabesque 6,565]

I agree with @lizonaplane. The experience has likely been more painful because you are still healing. Go slowly with the foods you add to your diet. You may find your a few weeks into real solid food until you are fully healed & your tummy is less sensitive.

I’ve found after surgery that the odd times I vomited it was different. More bubbling up not heaving, & straining muscle spasms. The cause was eating a little too much, or too fast while I was still learning & once simply because my tummy said ‘no’.

[Arabesque 6,565]

PS - vomited for the first time in almost 2 years tonight. (Broke my no vomit streak.) A pork cutlet, which I’ve eaten many times before, was too dry & up the last two bites came. And yes it just bubbled up like I described plus foamies (never miss out on those). No straining & heaving. Guess it’s really regurgitation not vomiting.