Nausea?

lovekatz1975 · October 6, 2007

Did any one else feel nausea a few days after their surgery? I woke up once last night and once the night before feeling like I was going to puke. I woke up this morning feeling miserable.

I am still on liquids - slimfast, broth and whatever else I want that is non-carbonated.

Shrinkage · October 6, 2007

I've been pretty nauseous since coming home on Tuesday (had surgery Mon 10/1). I've been on Clear Liquids so far, , but I'm hoping that'll subside as I add full liquids starting today.

-Dan

faithmd · October 6, 2007

Are you both still taking your pain meds? That could be the cause. Also, residual effects can last for a few days from the anesthesia.

Shrinkage · October 6, 2007

Yup. I had a feeling the pain meds had a lot to do with it. While I feel a lot better overall, I still have soreness, especially when I stand straight up. But as for the nausea, I just moved to full liquids and had some pureed potato leek cream Soup, and it's freaking amazing...... oh, and so far, no nausea.

Ilenev · October 6, 2007

I was also banded on MOnday- what are you allowed to eat so far?? are you getting hungry?? I am not sure if I feel hungry or bored, but I am not happy-

Shrinkage · October 6, 2007

Since I got home Tuesday afternoon, I've been on Clear Liquids, specifically Water, chicken broth, sf Jello, sf popsicles, and probably most of all, a 50/50 water/apple juice mix.

Starting today, I've moved on to full liquids. I had a little sf chocolate pudding, but after just a few little spoonfuls, I felt like that was enough. I also had a little applesauce, but with all the apple juice I'd been drinking, I needed something in the non-apple family.

Luckily, my wife made a delicious potato leek cream Soup that she blended the hell out of, to make sure there were no potato chunks or fibrous leek pieces. I didn't have that much, but it was delicious and filled me up for several hours now. Not sure what to have next. Maybe Tomato juice. My wife is also going to make a cream of cauliflower soup, cuz she's awesome that way.

Wendell Edwards · October 7, 2007

Did any one else feel nausea a few days after their surgery? I woke up once last night and once the night before feeling like I was going to puke. I woke up this morning feeling miserable.
I am still on liquids - slimfast, broth and whatever else I want that is non-carbonated.

I had that for a MONTH.

Shrinkage · October 7, 2007

UPDATE: I was taking Darvocet every 4 hrs per Dr. instructions, and was very nauseous for the past few days. Today, I haven't taken one since about 12 hours ago, and the nausea has been much better (though not completely gone).

teaston · October 7, 2007

Hi,

My surgery was Oct 3 and I too have been having nausea. My mother is freaking out and wants me to call the Lap Band Center, of course. I think maybe it's just normal for some people. I have been only taking in liquid as well. I tried some yogurt but it was a disaster. Does this feeling go away?

MizPeppy · October 8, 2007

I was banded Oct 5th. I started out on full liquids and I ate yogert with no problem. I haven't had any nausea since I left the hospital. I would agree with your mom, teaston, call the center. They will be able to answer your questions.

4leafclover · October 9, 2007

Yes, I too was nauseated for the first seven days after surgery.....after that no problems. Mine wasn't the pain meds either, because I thought it might have been them, so I didn't take any after day 3 but still felt nauseated. It will get better, though it may seem like forever...LOL