Dear all,
I have a partial gastrectomy and an ileostomy for almost a year now. I live in the UK. Recently, I have started to throw up a lot. I don't know what is best to eat or drink. I wonder if anyone has a similar experience and, if so, could offer some advice? Thank you very much in advance for your help.
I have an ileostomy. I tend to throw up a lot, and I can't give you any tips. I usually end up having an NG tube fitted in my stomach through my nose xxx
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Hi Deb,
As you can see, the outpouring of love and support from this website will help you to find the strength to lift yourself up and out of your current emotional situation. I am lucky to have my husband by my side through all of this, so I will not even pretend to know how you feel and what you're going through alone. I do know that I have great friends on this site and in my life that have been by my side, and hopefully you have many by your side as well. You do have a lot of new friends here. Please feel free to talk through anything that is on your mind. We all go through a confidence deficit when we go through an ostomy surgery. Our body has been marred and your mind feels that way sometimes too. It is tough to move on, but you will. You will be stronger once you realize that you are still the beautiful woman you were prior to your surgery. Hopefully, you can reach out to a local support group and find some additional friends in your same situation. It always helps to have a sounding board wherever you find it!
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Thanks Zoe, that's what I'm worried might happen to me too. Although I am not losing weight at present as I am eating high-calorie food even though I don't feel like it. I hope you are doing okay at present.
I can't seem to put weight on and I'm not getting the nutrients I need. I'm on Complan and Fortisip shakes. It's all very new to me. The NG tubes are not nice but they help. x
Hi, just a suggestion... you may want to try smaller, more frequent meals. It is actually easier on the GI tract. Take care and hope things get better. LH
