Discomfort and nausea

sweet_psmama · December 3, 2008

I was banded in June '07. I've been doing fine since then, except that last week I got what I thought was a stomach bug (not so sure about that now.) I'm having pain in my stomach and anytime I eat I get nauseous. My mom is convinced I either over-ate at Thanksgiving and hurt my band or I'm pregnant. Ignoring the pregnant thing for a minute, has anyone else had this type of problem this far out from banding. I'm fine as long as I don't eat. Just tired. If I eat anything or drink anything other than Water, I feel horrible.

(I'm ruling out the pregnant thing because that would only explain the nausea, not the pain in my stomach.)

HeatherO · December 3, 2008

I had this happen before on two occasions - same food. It happened over the summer (6 months or more post banding), both were instances where we grilled out and I ate some corn on the cob (this was the only food I don't normally eat).

I didn't pb/slime or anything but was uncomfortable after dinner and thought maybe I overate. For several days thereafter I was uncomfortable and nauseous. After being uncomfortable for a couple of days, I ended up going back to liquids/soups for a while and was OK again. The second time . . . I realized it was the same problem the next day and immediately went on liquids/soups. I don't eat corn on the cob anymore. It almost seem like as if it doesn't quite get stuck but maybe the harder pieces of the kernals don't go through my pouch.

I agree with Jack on calling the doctor . . . that is always the safest route. My case was specific to me, but there are a number of issues that can make you feel this way.

In the mean time, I would suggest going back to liquids while you are having pain. At least with liquids, you can do no additional harm . . . and if it is a minor issue your stomach can focus on getting better rather than digestion. Also if you do end up vomiting, liquid might pass easier through your band than anything more solid.