Nausea: Is This Normal?

[ElizabethAnne 40]

I'm worried. Every day since surgery on June 5, I have been having periods of nausea. It's not as intense as it was right after surgery, but the fact that I feel it every day at odd times throughout the day is worrisome. There doesn't seem to be a pattern, so I don't think it's related to my eating habits. Has anyone else experienced this? I do plan to call my surgeon's NP today, but I am interested in your experiences as well.

Thank you!

[scorpiolady 83]

I did not have any problems with nausea. My only issue was with port pain and if I lift anything too heavy (like a 5 gallon paint can) I can feel it pull. I am curious what your NP has to say.

Hope it gets better!

j~

[Jepegurl 23]

I have had zero nausea as well, post op 2 months, but I've heard of others who take anti nausea meds for the first week or two after surgery. I guess it's normal then?

[ElizabethAnne 40]

Thanks, Julie and Jepegurl for your responses.

 

The NP called back and asked a lot of questions. She said she doesn't know for sure, but she wonders if it's related to nasal drainage. She suggested I take my Zyrtec at night instead of in the morning after I return from my walk. She also suggested that I drink a portion of my Protein supplement before I leave for my walk, so I plan to try both of her suggestions. I am very relieved...I was worried my body was rejecting my new band.

[brokenwings 98]

I agree with the NP I know the drainage at times usually make me nausated. I have been lucky as of late though before surgery i was nausated every morning but not since surgery. I hope you feel better soon

[ElizabethAnne 40]

I agree with the NP I know the drainage at times usually make me nausated. I have been lucky as of late though before surgery i was nausated every morning but not since surgery. I hope you feel better soon

 

Thanks, Deb! It helps to know about your experiences. I had never noticed the drainage causing this, but the NP said the smaller stomach pouch might be why I am noticing it. Since she pointed this out, I have also noticed that I have some coughing as well when I am walking outside. I am starting to feel like the Zyrtec is no longer effective.

[brokenwings 98]

We use zyzal Both my daughter and I. It is one of the newer ones and is working great for now. I use to be on allegra and it just one day stopped working.

[ElizabethAnne 40]

We use zyzal Both my daughter and I. It is one of the newer ones and is working great for now. I use to be on allegra and it just one day stopped working.

 

Thanks for the tip. When I was at Walmart this morning, I thought about trying Claritin but decided I should wait until my body is healed before I make any changes. Is it Zyzal available over the counter?