How will I keep the barium down post op?

[jenleigh526 1]

Today I had my preop upper GI. I kept myself from

Gagging on the barium but just barely. I normally get nauseated after any surgery. How will I keep this down so they can see if the band is correct, etc? Ive had a queasy feeling all day since then. Maybe I'm just over thinking it

[Cleo's Mom 257]

If you're nauseated after surgery they should be able to give you something for that. Immediately after surgery I was asked to drink a clear yellow liquid (not the thick barium stuff) but it tasted a lot worse than the barium stuff. Just giving you a heads up. You won't have to drink much, though. Just hold your nose. That helps. You'll be fine.

[mabinty 3]

Today I had my preop upper GI. I kept myself from

Gagging on the barium but just barely. I normally get nauseated after any surgery. How will I keep this down so they can see if the band is correct, etc? Ive had a queasy feeling all day since then. Maybe I'm just over thinking it

I was so thirsty I drink that stuff like it was strawberry milk lol!!! That what it taste like too me even doctor was laughing. But I was like u I thought I was gonna toss my Cookies never happen. Good luck

[Amanda1982 142]

I had mine yesterday I felt full all day and into today, but it didn't feel like it was going to come back up at all. Sorry it made you a little sick. But the rest of our appts are classes and the head doc lol so hang in there......

[poppieswife 0]

I had mine yesterday I felt full all day and into today, but it didn't feel like it was going to come back up at all. Sorry it made you a little sick. But the rest of our appts are classes and the head doc lol so hang in there......

Maybe you will get lucky and not have to do it after sugery. I didn't have to do one thank godness!

[Fatboy_Slim 6]

I also had to drink mine, but since I was an overnighter in the hospital it was the following day. It was the first thing i was allowed to have by mouth and wonderful haha! And contrary to the pre-op chugging of barium, this was just a sip so not bad really...you will be fine!

FBS

[Pamalamadingdong 0]

My clinic put a anti nausia patch behind our ear just before surgery and leaves it there for 3 days. I'm greatful for this because the anasti(I cannot spell that word you all know what I mean LOL) makes me really nausous. There may be something they can give you post op to help with that.

[jenleigh526 1]

Good info. I love this support. My surgery is Tuesday!

[MaggieB 6]

When I had my barium post op I didn't need to drink as much. They handed me a bottle that maybe had 2-3 teaspoons of barium in it. My preop I had to drink a cup full - so gross, I was nauseated most of the day.

[Swan56 6]

Good info. I love this support. My surgery is Tuesday!

WOOHOO for your big day - but I really wish I hadn't read this post LOL. I know you already told me it was bad but...

[jenleigh526 1]

You guys were right. It was small sips and I did just fine!