Questions for some post opps..

[ruthie74 101]

I tend to get very nauseous after surgery. I let my anesthesiologist know. I got a patch behind my ear and anti-nausea meds pumped into my IV so I actually had no nausea afterwards. The only thing that bothered me the most was the gas pain. It was very intense for me that they gave me a shot of morphine to calm the pain down.

Good luck on your surgery!! Many good vibes being sent your way!

[TexasRed1978 17]

I was sleeved on 6/25.

1. I had severe nausea. They could not get it under control with zofran. phenegrin, reglan, repeat. I threw up 4 or 5 times. it kept me from walking because I couldn't get up without throwing up. Throwing up didn't hurt as much as you would think, maybe because I still had so many drugs from the surgery in me. Finally they prescribed me something different (started with a p I think and ended with a zole) and that took care of the nausea. Since then I've taken zofran as needed.

2. I have a 14 moth old and there is no way I could take care of him by myself. My surgeon said that by a week out most people are self sufficient, but shouldn't be caring for a small child by themselves. I can't imagine doing it myself for another week or so. You should know I am a wimp when it comes to pain, but still I think it's best to have people lined up to help.

3. I believe I can bathe at 4 weeks out.