Question:
Is it normal to have a feeling of pressure after eating, then pain?
I am 1 month post gastric bypass and cannot tolorate anyting but liquids or puddings. Pureed or even well chewed foods cause a horrible feeling of pressure, then shooting pain when it enters my stomach and then a stomach ache for up to 1/2 hr. after eating. I can't get more than 200/cal in a day...Pls.help... — Aleta W. (posted on July 19, 2000)
July 19, 2000
I am 3 mo out, and when I feel the small pressure, I quit eating until I
don't feel it any longer. I know that it has gone down. I would try all 3
of the following, 1. smaller bites 2. chew really well 3 wait longer
between bites.
I had to learn that the hard way. Hope it helps some GOOD LUCK!
— ZZ S.
July 19, 2000
Sorry to hear you're having such a time of it. I am 9 months post-op
proximal Lap RNY and I had similar problems in the beginning. First and
foremost please call you doctor/clinic and talk to them. I at times could
only eat a few teaspoons of food and then that would be it. My problem was
that the previous meal had not left the pouch and so there was no room for
the next one. If you are not even tolerating the pureed (I could tolerate
refried beans), call your clinic and talk to them about what could be going
on. Best of luck to you.
— Jilda H.
July 19, 2000
Hi there,
I had terrible trouble also, 5 months after surgery, and I was eating too
fast, and trying things to quickly, and was glad to have just the soft or
liquids. I am now 2 years out of surgery, and down to goal weight of
156lbs. and maintaing, but, what does your surgon say about it all. Linda
— Linda H.
July 20, 2000
Being 2 1/2 months post op, I know exactly what you're going through, as it
happens to me as well. You're eating too fast or too much at a time, and
this is where the pain comes from. It was a bit frustrating for me for a
while, but I have gotten much better at it, and it doesn't happen nearly as
often as before. Just hang in there, take it slow, and be patient with
yourself. :)
— Paula G.
July 20, 2000
As the others have said, this is normal if you are eating too fast. But,
I've also discovered that I have this same thing if I am under stress or in
a hurry. I must relax in order to eat. When I do, I can eat 3/4 c. of
foods normally. Remember, it takes a whole lot longer to eat a whole lot
less. Also, do not drink anything prior to your meals and up to 30 minutes
afterwards.
— Cindy H.
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