HELP! 1 week post-op, woke up nauseous

[Jeanne14 14]

I'm 1 week post-op and have had no nausea until last night. Everything has been going great for me, no problems until now. Nausea interrupted my sleep and I am still nauseous this morning. I want to try to avoid vomiting, but I'm not sure what to do. I am afraid to eat right now. is there something "over the counter" I can safely take? Does anyone know what this might be/why this happened? Thanks

[Teachamy 1,042]

You may be dehydrated. Try drinking and make sure you get in as much as possible. Your doc. can also prescribe some anti-nausea meds, or you can call a pharmacist and ask what they suggest for OTC. Good luck!

[Jeanne14 14]

I have been getting my 64 ounces of Water in. I'm wondering if it's because I took my Prevacid too late last night. Anyway I did put a call into my doctors office and I'm waiting for response. Thanks for the advice.

[JoJoV23 11]

Empty stomach can do that too! Try having something very plain.

[Jeanne14 14]

I think it may have been Constipation. Anyone ever get nauseous from constipation?

[JoJoV23 11]

Yup!!!

[MetroDetroitChic 86]

I think it may have been Constipation. Anyone ever get nauseous from constipation?

OMG yes... bigtime.

When that happens to me I try some Miralax and some Water. Usually feel a bit worse then TONS better. Hope you are feeling better soon!

[Jeanne14 14]

I just spoke with the Nurse Practitioner and she confirmed that the nausea could definitely be because of Constipation.< /p>

She recommended taking Metamucil and a stool softener daily and if there is no bowel movement within a few days, then take a laxative like Ducolax.

Thank you everyone for your help!! I really appreciate the quick responses.