Frustrated

takingcontrol2016 · April 12, 2016

I will be one month post op on Friday, and for the past few days I have had some serious post nasal drip causing me to be very nauseated. In the past 24 hours I have vomited every time I have tried to consume anything other than Water. As per my discharge papers, I took some robitussin to help with the phlegm (gross I'm sorry) and I swear it makes me so much worse. It burns all the way down. I called my surgeon who seemed totally put off by my call and his solution was for me to take a Claritin in some applesauce...even though I can't keep anything down. He didn't even bother to ask me if I was getting enough fluids. Needless to say I am frustrated and nauseated and tired and I'm not quite sure what to do. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks.

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KristenLe · April 12, 2016

I have absolutely no experience or knowledge of what you can or can't take after WLS. With that said, I would try using a Neti Pot to flush your sinuses. Also be sure to take gas meds and antacid (if allowed) as it could be more reflux or gas than post nasal drip. Just some thoughts! Sorry your Surgeon wasn't more helpful.

takingcontrol2016 · April 13, 2016

Thanks @@KristenLe

I tried some antacids and they made me feel much better temporarily. It's now been 48 hours of vomiting and I can no longer keep Water down. I have some mild pain near my gallbladder, but no fever so I'm not sure if that's related or just a result of being stuck in bed. My surgeon gave me the same advice today. Allergy meds with applesauce. I feel like I should go to the emergency room for an IV at the very least. Maybe the ER docs will have better luck communicating with my surgeon. Frustrated and worried.

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KristenLe · April 13, 2016

I would not take any changes and get checked at the ER - especially if you think you are dehydrated. Dehydration is nothing to mess with. Take care...