Does it hurt to vomit after surgery?

[TooneyNinosMom 50]

Hello,

My scheduled surgery is set for 6/27/2017. I've read that a lot of you have had to vomit several times or had the dry heaves right after surgery. Did this hurt you or are the pain med's enough?

Thanks in advance for your replies.

[Kerubina 0]

Yes I did and trust me it does hurt fyi be ready for after surgery pain you will have it but mostly feel uncomfortable after that you will be fine trust me I just had surgery 6/2 and I have lost 30 pounds already so go through it you'll be fine

[Joann454 1,329]

I vomited once and it really didn't hurt as much as I thought it would. I also had no gas pains and was off narcotics in a couple of days. Let them know if you feel nauseous and they'll medicate you for it.

[TooneyNinosMom 50]

40 minutes ago, Joann454 said:

I vomited once and it really didn't hurt as much as I thought it would. I also had no gas pains and was off narcotics in a couple of days. Let them know if you feel nauseous and they'll medicate you for it.

Thank you, that's good to know. I wasn't nervous till just this week as I was purchasing all the supplies I would need.

[Joann454 1,329]

Thank you, that's good to know. I wasn't nervous till just this week as I was purchasing all the supplies I would need.

Have you ever had anesthesia before? If so and you were nauseous be sure to let them know when they come in to talk to you. They can take some additional steps. I had 52 stitches down my stomach when I had surgery as a kid and was so nauseous. I never forgot that experience. It was the worst!

[belinda401 116]

Every time I have had surgery I let the anesthesiologist know that I get horrible nausea from anesthesia and they have always taken care of me. They give me 4 different meds in my IV to cover every thing that they can that could possibly cause my nausea. I can't take pain meds because I get so sick. Just make sure you tell them you are easily sick by meds and they will take care of you.

[tabula 54]

I didn't really have nausea but they give you a TON of drugs to prevent it. Other than the patch I didn't take any of it. Probably depends by person.

I was also off pain meds a few days after surgery but still a lot of discomfort, which I understand is the gas in your body still. Make sure to move around a lot (don't exert yourself) to get the gas out and you'll feel better.

I was and am afraid of vomiting because of the surgery so I follow the guideline as much as possible, don't advance too soon, eat slow, chew chew chew. Basically go slow with everything! I ate too fast once and my body wanted to puke but I wouldn't let it, won't do that again.

I've found it to be a big learning process and that it is literally different for everyone. This forum is awesome though. When in doubt ask your medical team.

I'm sure you'll do great, Good Luck! Best decision ever!