Day 1 post op question

[J_Rob 15]

So today I got banded and have been trying to drink Water and take my pain meds but each time I do I throw up. I called the Dr. Office and they assure me that it's normal but if it persists tomorrow to call them. Has anyone had any problems with vomiting after surgery?

[Allen J. Oh 7]

I'm still pre-op, so no experience with that, but my surgeon and nurse told me that they want to make sure I am not vomiting, as it can be hard on my healing stomach. They emphasized that, when I do come out of surgery, if I do feel nausea, I should let them know right away so they can give me something for it so that I don't vomit.

[Lyoness82 21]

That is not normal. Did they give you your pain mess in liquid form? That's important. Also you have to sip, very small. My doctor told me that we wanted NO vomiting. Persistent vomiting can cause the band to slip.

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

Yes, did they give you pain meds in liquid form? If not, ask for it. Also, it is common after surgery for some and many people say their doc gave them anti-nausea med that helped. As someone earlier mentioned, make sure you are sipping your Water now. If you try to take big sips or gulps it will come back up as you are still very swollen inside. Definitely follow the doc's advice though to call if it persists.

[line-dancer 810]

there is meds for nausa promethazine hcl 25 mg I just have that on hand ask for that it will settle you stomach right doen and be sure to use your heating pad all the time and drink hot something.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Yep... need nausea meds... sure beats throwing up! and sip sip sip! It will get better I promise!

[J_Rob 15]

The doctor did give me something for nausea but it didn't help. I think it's because of the anesthesia they gave me. My pain pills as well as other medication is in liquid form. I haven't felt the need to vomit today. Which is great. You are right vomiting is not good for the bad but I am sure I will be ok, I see the doctor again in 2 weeks. I just have to get use to drinking the nasty meds.