9 weeks - food aversion-nausea -HELP

[4.7.2014 0]

Hi! I'm new to the boards, I hope I'm posting in the right place…I'm 9 weeks post surgery and I am nauseous everyday and I can barely make myself eat. I have not vomited, but I have terrible coughing and dry heaving fits throughout the day. No food appeals to me, I try, but I'm barely eating and for sure not getting enough Water. Is this normal? I need to know if there's an end in sight to feeling this way. I want to want food again, if that makes sense. I've been taking Zofran that I was prescribed the day of surgery. I'm almost out and I'm not even sure if it's helping. Is there another medicine that can be prescribed? I'm scheduled for my three month visit on July 8, but if I continue to feel this awful I may have to call the office.

Thanks in advance for any tips and advice!!

[shahada 82]

Yes, there are several different anti-nausea medications that can be prescribed. I got several after surgery because the nausea was so intense. I'm not yet 9 weeks out so cannot give you advice there, but if it were me, I'd call my doctor for sure. Good luck - hope you start feeling better soon!

[bigloser2014 144]

Are you taking anything for acid reflux? Nausea and cough fits are very common symptoms of reflux. Even if you are taking something already, you may just need a different medicine. Talk to your doctor. Good luck!

[MammaMac 41]

My surgery was 4/23. I get mega nauseous when I drink water... And a few other times through out the day for what I thought was no reason. Turns out, I'm hungry. I had no idea because I can't tell anymore. I am not on a strict eating schedule by my doc/nut so I'm learning my new stomach. I wake up nauseous many mornings and as soon as I start my Protein Shake, I start feeling better. I usually try and have some eggs and Beans while I drink my shake (over about 2/3 hours). Around 11:30, nauseous again. Lunchtime. If I drink Water during this time, it's like it makes my stomach mad. Like "hey I want food!" Lol when I get home from work, nauseous.

My point is I get nauseous when I haven't eaten. Or if I try to have water instead of food.

We're all different though

-MM

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

It's good to hear others' experiences with this -- and what they've learned about themselves. Thanks.

And to the OP, in your shoes I would go STRAIGHT to your surgeon's office. Don't suffer any longer.

[4.7.2014 0]

Thanks everybody!

[Juba 19]

I'm 9 weeks out as well and I've had some minor bouts of nausea but I found it was usually Vitamin related. So if I take any of my supplements on an empty stomach...GAG! Are you taking any by any chance and are you taking with food?

also, your doc will likely prescribe you an anti acid reducer. I take 2 pills a day of Omprezole. I tried going off at 2 months post op and it was the longest week of my life...HORRIBLE. I had no appetite, perma-heart burn....it sucked. Took 2 Omprezole once I refilled my prescription and was good to go again literally within an hour.

Sounds like doc visit is in your cards for sure, won't hurt.