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[Kimpossible318]

Not having a good day. So, I posted the other day about having GI issues and we all figured out it was because for two mornings in a row I had decaf coffee. Friday, I felt better with less GI issues, but still issues. I woke up this morning still having issues, but I have been really bad about getting all my water in so I made myself 24 oz of iced decaf tea and watched tv. I finished half of it...took me 2 hours....and I was getting up every 15 minutes to hit the bathroom.

I had a few sips of water a little later, after a massage, and then I hit up the drive thru of Chick-fil-A to get some chicken soup. I decided I wasn't hungry once I got home, so put it in the fridge and then took a 3 hour nap. I woke up still having issues, but I was dehydrated and hungry, so I made some ginger herbal (caffeine free) tea and sipped on that...then waited 30 minutes and heated up 1/3 of my bowl of soup. I ate it and then I threw it up. Then I threw it up again. Then I threw up some more. Then I had other GI issues.

I have now been sipping on some Powerade Zero in an attempt to get hydrated and some electrolytes in me. I'm hungry, but afraid to eat. I'm thinking I have some kind of a bug. What sucks is that I know I should follow the BRAT diet - bananas, rice, applesauce, toast - but of those the only think I would feel comfortable eating is applesauce and I'm not quite sure it's even worth trying considering there's not much nutrition in it....or at least not what I need.

I'm really just venting cuz I'm upset....and hungry....hoping tomorrow is a better day. If not, I'm calling my surgeon Monday morning.

Hope y'all are having a nice weekend.

[Gemini1372]

Sorry to hear your having so many problems. I have no experienced any issues with anything I have eaten that stick out in my mind anyhow. Hope you get yor problem figured out and hopefully fixed...Have you tried greek yogurt ( no seeds ) Yoplait vanilla is good...Good luck! get better

[greenmomma]

How about some coconut water? It has electrolytes in it and it's natural. Feel better.

[toblessed82]

So sorry you feel this way, i really hppe u get better soon so you can get back to your routine. Take care

[reading mom]

I had a thought. Could it be lactose intolerance? I had temporary lactose intolerance that lasted about 2 1/2 months after surgery. It may have been over sooner, but it took me that long to try milk again. Cheese and yogurt never bothered me though. I agree that yogurt is good to try whenever digestive issues arise and the Greek kind has more protein. Take care and I hope you feel better soon!

[Kylie78]

Hope you feel better soon Kim

[SarahBear]

I'm so sorry, Kim! I hope you get things figured out soon! Hugs.

[renaye83]

i hope you feel better soon

[Breen]

Well that just sucks! I can't imagine what throwing up feels like with the new tummy (haven't done it yet). I get pains just reading about sleevers vomiting. I hope it's so much better for you tomorrow. Hang in there.

[chobbs77562]

Hi Kim, I am sorry to hear you aren't doing/feeling well. I don't know if our surgeon allows it, but you can get Emetrol OTC for the nausea and vomiting. It used to work really well on me. Let me know if I can do anything to help. Hugs. Cathy

[Luann]

If brat diet or applesauce is all you can keep down, it's more nutrition than nothing. Was the soup very rich or spicy? I'm sorry you are trying so hard & being so careful but still having trouble. Nausea is the worst.

[annie1]

I pray that you get to feeling better soon.

[Rose69]

Sorry you're not feeling well Kim. If its a stomach virus give it 24 to 48 hours to clear up. Make sure you keep hydrated. If you're not better by Monday, please call your surgeon. Feel better!

[purplhouse]

I'm so sorry you're not feeling well.

[StacyD]

Ok so what is the BRAT diet? in the meantime Kim - even if you can't eat - get the water in. Hydration is the most important thing. Keep us posted - I'm very concerned about you!