Nausea, food aversion, protein nausea, weakness pls help

[carmenalivet 2]

Hi, I had my surgery done on the 19th August ie 11 days ago, and I am in the stage of full liquids. I didnt have complications and I think Im healing well. I had my surgery done in Jordan and I dont have any support here in Qatar.

My problem is nausea after everything I eat, I am relieved in a way that I dont feel hungry but I didnt expect to develop food aversion which depresses me. I just dont want to look at food anylonger, I dont want to taste it, to chew it or drink it, but I have to eat to combat this weakness I have and to keep up my energy levels. Its sad to think I cant even enjoy whatever limited choices of food I have now. Is this going to be my life from now on? I lost 8.2 kg since the surgery. The only Protein powder I found here in Qatar is Womens Pro whey Advantage by Saturn supplements, which has 32 grams per one scoop, its vanilla flavour and it tastes nice, made in USA, however it made me very nauseous, I mixed it in low fat milk. My questions are: 1. is it normal to feel weak and with no energy? 2. what about nausea- do a lot of people experience nausea 3. is anyone familiar with this Protein brand in the States? 4. is the weight loss too excessive? 5. Im buying also canned soups-is this ok? Thank you for your support, Carmen Ali ps -any recipes for full liquids? I was very positive about this surgery and I still am, I believe I needed it but the nausea and full on food aversion are really depressing me, I feel emotionally drained by these 2 unexpected sideeffects.

[laguerr13 993]

Here in Texas in the states I was prescribed nausea meds because the effects of anesthesia can linger for days, I also was told to stay away from dairy until further down the road, as for the Protein try to go online to the Vitamin Shoppe and see if you can order the protein, I buy the 5lb tub of low carb( 1or 5 carbs I think) and 25g of protein, @ $49.99 per 5lbs, the shipping may kill you so look for similar on Amazon or EBay, I may be cheaper to ship, also try to get lots of Water in and try to take long walks after your meals, it goes a long way with the nausea feeling..... Good luck, let me know if you figure something out

[del112 62]

@carmen. Wish I were in Qatar to help you. Happens that I am there regularly but not for a few weeks to come. It can't be easy your doing it alone so my prayers are with you.

I am new and can't answer many if your questions but I am praying for you.

[TJBintheOC 104]

Everything you are feeling is totally normal. It will all go away. Maybe some anti nausea meds will help. I took Zofran. I am not familiar with that Protein. That's alot of protein in one scoop. If something upsets your belly, don't eat it. Do the best you can. If you don't get all your protein, that's ok. All of your issues will be a distant memory in a few months. You're not losing too fast. Good luck. ❤️

[TJBintheOC 104]

Canned Soup is fine and weakness is normal. Your strength will come back slowly.

[carmenalivet 2]

Thank u for all the replies. They r all reassuring! I will visit the doctor for some anti nausea medication.

I will divide the Protein in smaller portions.

Thank you again , much appreciated.

[Nshie75 1]

Hi there,

I saw slim and fast Protein shake at Mega Mart - Barwa Village, maybe you can try that out.

We are also going to Jordan for our surgery over eid, and maybe we should meet up once you are feeling better. Did you have your surgery with Dr. Khrais?

[carmenalivet 2]

Hi, thanks for your advice, I bought some Atkins high Protein Drinks from Megamart in The Centre. Yes I had it done with Dr. Khrais, he is a very good surgeon. Good luck and all the best for the surgery. yes we need a support group here in Qatar.

[belaby18 8]

Im right there with you. I had surgery on the 17th of August and this nausea just will not go away. Im heading to the doctor tomorrow to see what I can take. I'll see if I get some zofran or something. Will keep you updated if the doctor tells me anything important that can help you

[EmyLou78 11]

Try taking some Benadryl for the nausea before getting an Rx for something. It's not widely used as an anti nausea medication but it does work for me!

[belaby18 8]

Try taking some Benadryl for the nausea before getting an Rx for something. It's not widely used as an anti nausea medication but it does work for me!

Im at the point where the nausea is becoming unbearable so I'll give it a try. Thanks. The doctor I saw yesterday said it might be due to acid reflux, which I'm taking a 14 day course of omeprazole and still nothing. It was a waste of doctor visit, I just got a referral to a bariatric surgeon since I didn't get the surgery in the US.

[carmenalivet 2]

Its true that the nausea is getting better and the energy is coming back! its great news! Everyday there is an improvement!

[carmenalivet 2]

This is to let everyone know that my nausea did go away eventually, Im still out of sorts first thing in the morning, but no big deal now!

Also as the energy levels pick up, the depression goes away.

I would like to know

1. if people are actually measuring every single amount of Soup in the full liquids stage,

2. if people eat by the clock? I mean sipping something every hr?

I dont measure, I just eat and stop when Im full this can take sometimes a full cup (250ml) of Soup eaten (one full soup plate) over 20 min or so. Is this normal? With some liquids, I feel I can take more in, have I stretched my pouch already? Is this fear going away once I start solids?

[samuelsmom 670]

It is impossible to stretch the pouch with liquids as they pass through quickly. Some liquids you will find more filling than others and that is perfectly normal. I never measured liquids except to be sure that I was getting enough. In the early days I drank by the hour to be sure I did not get dehydrated. Once I was taking in enough fluids I stopped doing that.

Glad to know things have improved!

[del112 62]

Good to know you are feeling better. At the moment so am I with the exception of gas, but , this too shall pass.