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Posted 11/21/2016 7:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hi! I had a Nissan fundoplication 2 weeks ago as a result of a very large hiatal hernia & my stomach being tucked up along side my esophagus. I am doing ok. I eat soups, yogurt, and other soft foods. Tried a little spaghetti and seemed to do ok. Having a little diarrhea, but otherwise not too much discomfort. My question...when can I again have salads, popcorn, nuts! Maybe even a little steak?
I thought after about a month I would be able to tolerate these foods...but from the posts I've read...I am wondering!
I've lost about 6 pounds at this point.
Posted 11/21/2016 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
hello. the rule of thumb. is slow and easy. or pain lots of it. at about ,3 months out, is when i started to reintroduce, different foods into my diet. your stomach at your present state, is still not a happy camper. now the trick in reintroduction, is a little at a time. you eat a little salad, i mean 3 bites, and you wait an hour to see how you do. if it works add a little more. if not shelf it, and try again a week latter. it took me almost a month, with red wine, now not an issue. certain foods may never work again. 15 months latter, steak is a no no, and i may never be able, to eat it again. but on the other hand, chocolate no problem. you will have to find your new normal, just do it slowly, and carefully.
Posted 11/21/2016 8:12 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with everything that Aero1 has mentioned. These are foods that my surgeon told me to specifically avoid for the first few months. Like Aero1, I started experimenting at about 3 months post-surgery. Some foods worked, others I backed off from, and tried later. Lettuce/salads and steak still bother me after 2-1/2 years, and usually just avoid them. I've learned what works for me, and losing weight is very common, most people gain it back eventually.
Posted 11/21/2016 8:33 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your comments! Really appreciate it. Didn't realize it is such a long process to get back to somewhat normal eating. My surgeon said "in a month I would be healed". Hmmm? Just feel like I could eat healthier if I didn't have to stick to soft foods! Guess I will just be patient! Is popcorn or nuts something I can ever have again if chewed well? Maybe no.
Posted 11/22/2016 3:33 AM (GMT 0)
Hi sunflower, I was able to eat mixed nuts at about 5 months with no problem, I just don't gulp them down. I chew everything better now. Prior to fundoplication, my wife said I ate like a hungry prisoner with three or four large bites at a time. I guess I did have a bad habit. Now it is small bites and chew well. This is a big change for the stomach so the healing time is long. Also be careful as gastric dumping is a side effect hitting a lot of fundoplication patients. Stomach contents can move into the small bowels to quickly and spike your blood sugar levels. You will know if that happens if you get dizzy or nauseous after eating. Hope you don't have that happen. If you do, ping me. Take care. -JR
Posted 11/22/2016 3:47 AM (GMT 0)
Great information, thanks! I've always eaten too fast as well. But now early small amounts slowly. Does eating slower prevent the dumping syndrome? Sometimes feel a little nauseated and then twice have dealt with sudden diarrhea. (More info than anyone wants to know!) But I do appreciate the info & advice!
Nice to know that later I can most likely eat nuts!
Posted 11/22/2016 3:27 PM (GMT 0)
Eating slow will definitely help, but not prevent dumping syndrome. Make sure you eat 5 or 6 small meals, through out the day rather than larger ones. Try and limit sugars, and one thing that worked for me was to only drink small sips of water during a meal or snack. Too much liquid has the tendency to move the food too quickly through your system. A pretty good assessment of the healing process is that you start to feel better around 6-months and you should feel your "new" self around a year.
Posted 11/22/2016 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
Great! Thanks so much!
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