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Q: Pain and nausea after gastric bypass
asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 14th, 2009
I am a 54 year old female who underwent Gastric Bypass this past January. I have lost 141 pounds, and still have 80 to go. My problem is this.....ever since the surgery, I have been experiencing pain and nausea with vomiting with almost everything I eat. I do take the multi vitamin to make up for that, but I'm confused. Its not always the same things that put me into such pain. I can have, for instance, an english muffin or piece of salmon one day, with no pain, and a few days later, experience major symptoms. I can't put my finger on one type of food that brings me constant pain. The only thing that does not make me vomit or keel over in pain is sweets, but I of course limit those severely. What is causing this problem. I have talked to other bypass patients who are not experiencing any pains whatsoever. I eat a lowfat diet. I have an appointment with my surgeon in January, but I dont want to wait till then to be pain free when eating a healthy meal, its constant. Can you help?


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Dr. Kokil Mathur , MD
replied on October 22nd, 2009
Stomach, Ulcers, Gastric Bypass Answer A7580
Hi, and thanks for your medical question on eHealth's Ask a Doctor forum.

Your symptoms (pain and nausea with vomiting with almost everything I eat) are not a normal finding after a gastric bypass. These can happen due to bowel obstruction, an ulcer at the site of surgery in the gut, gall stones and gall bladder problems, or abdominal wall hernia.

You have an appointment with the doctor in January. You should seek an earlier appointment to find out what could possibly be wrong. There is a chance that you developed IBS or gluten intolerance after the surgery but this has to be ruled out by tests.

Please consult your doctor ASAP. Hope this helps. Take care!






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