Period 6 days postop

[beckastev 4]

Hi, I barely had gastric sleeve surgery a week ago and just got my period... All of the Protein Shakes and Protein powders are making me nauseous to where it's hard to keep down + I just found out I got my period today! ): Idk what to do, I'm in extra pain, cramping a lot, nauseous, and cant keep down anything of substance! Please help ):

[SummerTimeGirl 582]

I feel ya on the period thing. I got mine the day before surgery. A heating pad helped with the pain of the period and the extra pain from the gas from surgery and whatnot. Can't offer help on the nausea as I did not experience that at all. Sorry.

[lizonaplane 1,613]

Your doctor should be able to prescribe something for the nausea. But often it will make you drowsy to check if it's safe to drive while taking it. So sorry you're dealing with this! My periods used to make me really sick, too! I will have to go off BC to have the surgery and I'm not looking forward to it. I hope you find something that helps!

[Esi 179]

I second the heating pad and getting anti nausea meds, such as Zofran. Ask your doctor for advice.

I had nausea and vomiting for weeks, and at first had very little Protein. I just focused on fluids to avoid being hospitalized again. Eventually I found an unflavored Protein Powder I could tolerate, and at some point was able to drink Crystal Light again. I never could drink shakes again. GL and this will pass!