Question:
I have a sensative stomach. I am looking into surgery an Open RNY.
My stomach is already very sensative. For example, I can not have caffine or I get stomach cramps. Diet soda (caffine-free) does the same thing. I have heard that I will have problems with the open RNY, ie. ulcers, gas, etc., because I already have a sensative stomach. Has anyone else had experience with this? — Mike M. (posted on January 30, 2001)
January 30, 2001
I also had a sensitive stomach & severe GERD before surgery. Caffeine
and soda are not recommended after surgery due to acid and water loss
(caffeine). I feel like I have been given an entirely new stomach and am
very grateful.
— Lisa B.
January 30, 2001
Hi Mike: You MIGHT have problems. Not everyone does. I didn't, and I had
a relatively sensitive stomach pre-op. You MIGHT have a problem with ANY
wls, and you might not. Everyone's experience is unique. For me, it was a
choice of either living (hopefully) with sleep apnea, circulatory and joint
problems, stress on my heart, and the emotional/psychological stresses of
being MO, vs. the possibility of side effects of the surgery. After
researching all of them, I decided that I stood a far better chance at a
quality life with the surgery, and decided to go for it. Am I ever glad I
did! Good luck with your decision. Remember, this is not for everyone.
— Jaye C.
January 30, 2001
Please forgive me ... as I am a Pre-op. But I have been doing research for
close to seven months straight. One of the first things I learned about
life as a post-op, was caffeine, sugar, greasy food and carbonated liquids
were pretty much a no no. While some people are able to tolerate some of
these things, I hardly see the point in having surgery if that's the diet
plan they chose to stick to. It's those foods that put most of us in the
position we are now in. Most recommend, if you are a die hard cola fan,
that you drink only diet caffiene free, and that you let it go flat prior
to drinking it. I AM a die hard cola fan, however, flat diet caffeine free
coke sounds less than appealing. Good Luck in your journey of food
options. Remember why you chose to have surgery to begin with and keep a
good perspective. Post-op food choices aren't suppose to make you
miserable but to make you healthy.
— Rachael R.
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