Post partial gastromectomy

Hi

Sorry to hear your recovery is not going well. It could be your new baby tummy and plumbing settling down!  

It might be worth keeping a food diary to see if a particular food is causing it. 

It does get better and I found small amounts six times a day.  I kept a blog to record what I ate but in the early days only 6 tablespoons was a rough guide.  

Happy to answer any questions you have!

x

Sorry you’re struggling, I remember after my op feeling quite down and wondered if I’d ever feel better. It’s very early days and what you’re going through is normal, I felt like I lived on eggs for a while. I could t tolerate milk either. Stewed Apple a or pear and coconut yoghurt was another staple and gradually I introduced other foods, shepherds pie, pasta with cheese sauces, but it was probably around week 6 I noticed an improvement.

You will get there, it’s such early days but it does get better. I’m 9 months on and can eat most things, you’ll get there too x

So sorry you are struggling - it's very early days. I had soup , porridge, eggs and mashed potato with cheese in the early days. Try to eat very small amounts and include protein - this helps with healing. I simply stayed at home and listened to my body. Lots of resting - afternoon naps every day and getting out for 5-10 minute walks each day.

Stay strong - it will get better. I had a total gastrectomy 11 months ago and am now eating fairly normally.