Not able to eat other than sloppy food after 7 weeks? Help

Posted by adaj @adaj, Jan 28 10:47am

I had my gastric sleeve surgery 7 weeks ago and it’s been a nightmare as I can’t eat anything beyond very light soups etc without throwing up! I’m so weak and in fact traumatised due to constant vomiting when I try to eat something of substance like lean protein etc.

My consultant confirms there’s a complication with a portion of the sleeve being too narrow. I’m down for a two-tier distended op! My goodness, I’m just so tired and in pain all over due to lack of movement! Has any had this type of experience?

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Jan 29 7:31am

@adaj
Welcome to Mayo Connect, sounds like your going through a very rough time.
Not familiar with two-tier distended op, is that surgery to correct the narrow area?

I have read that sometimes they can do endoscopic dilation, it is a procedure that uses a balloon or other device to stretch a narrowed area in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It's used to treat blockages caused by inflammation, scar tissue, or other conditions.

Have they done labs to make sure you are not anemic from lack of food?
Do you have follow up surgery or something scheduled to correct?