arisingphoenix

I have been in a constant state of nausea since about the 2nd week post op. I can barely eat anything (not that it comes back out, but the nausea is sooooo pervasive I don't want to eat) the mere thought of eating anything, including Protein shakes, is just a no go. I am on my 2nd nausea medication but it doesn't seem to be doing much but I don't want to stop taking it just incase it is helping to some degree. Taking any meds is a definate battle... Anyone go through this? How long does it last? Will I have this through out the entire high protein diet or will it subside at some point? Thank you for any advise you can offer! Cris

Oh ok, thanks! Here is a good site about dumping syndrome This is a very informative site http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/dumping-syndrome.html

Can we post links in reply to a question, because I found a great site about dumping

Rock those shorts! Have a great time!

Yikes Loveisbeauty! I am soooo sorry you are having complications! Keeping you in my prayers that they will get it all straightened out and you will be on the road to recovery quickly!

Well Songbird it appears that there isn't much difference in side effects between the sleeve and the band, because I have had severe nausea since about 2 weeks post op. I am now just under 2 months post op. The nausea is constant and I too get the waves of "ut oh, I am gonna lose it this time" feeling. Eating, not eating, doesn't make it any better for me either. I too had a period of plateau in weight, but I think that is because your body might be going into starvation mode? And that will make it hold onto whatever calories it gets and store it. Are you on any nausea meds?

I am just about 2 months post and I remember the pain I was in with my incisions! I had one in particular that was painful and that was the one that they used to "pull out my stomach" from. It should get better little by little as long as there is no inflamation, redness, discharge from the site. Hang in there, some of us just take a little longer to heal!

Thank you Kimberly. It is good to hear that the patch worked for you as well as Pookey. Definately will talk to my Dr. about that! Mina T thank you for all the information! I am going to go and get the tea tomorrow. I just donated about 12 bottles of the Isopure to the Nutritionist, it just made me feel sicker (didn't think that was possible!). Sazzygirl I am sorry you are having trouble with others supporting you! That just stinks! Tell them its like trying to swallow a baseball because anything that goes down is being met with an opening that is just about swollen shut. It does take time to heal...longer than most of us want that is for sure! I am just about 2 months out and I remember that swollen feeling you are speaking about. I still have trouble with some pain, but it does get better over time, we just have to be patient with our bodies, we went through a major surgery! (I consider any surgery that takes this long to heal from major) We all know you aren't faking it!

Hi Pookeyism, no they haven't suggested a patch form. I wonder if it is the same medication I am on (zofran)? I will have to call and ask!