Car Sick

[GMaJen 79]

3 weeks post op. I don't remember ever getting car sick before. Today I left right after eating and got sick waiting to pick up my grocery order and again at a red light on the way back. My car idles rough. Has this happened to anyone else and does it go away? I know, in the future wait a bit before getting in the car, but I have a long trip coming up in June and I'll be eating in the car or driving all night.

[GreenTealael 25,426]

25 minutes ago, GMaJen said:

3 weeks post op. I don't remember ever getting car sick before. Today I left right after eating and got sick waiting to pick up my grocery order and again at a red light on the way back. My car idles rough. Has this happened to anyone else and does it go away? I know, in the future wait a bit before getting in the car, but I have a long trip coming up in June and I'll be eating in the car or driving all night.

My car idles rough also because I need to replace the motor mounts but I’m waiting until next month when it rains less so I can do a bunch of maintenance in one day.

But to answer your real question, only very early on did I get nauseated from sudden movements and it did eventually go away. Until then, ginger really does help.

Edited April 14, 2023 by GreenTealael

[Arabesque 7,396]

Your tummy is still healing & generally just more sensitive to all sorts of things. Multi Vitamins made me nauseous initially. I still can feel ‘off’ if I eat too early in the morning. It may be something you are eating (tummy can be fussy). It may be just rushing about in the morning - causing some stress in your tummy. Milk products are known for causing nausea with motion in some people too so maybe avoid your shakes or any dairy you are eating before driving.

As @GreenTealael suggested ginger can help - drink ginger tea, try ginger tablets. Or ask for a script for anti nausea meds to take on your trip.

[GMaJen 79]

Thank you for your advice, I'll try some ginger tea.

[GMboxSMG2 2]

On 4/14/2023 at 11:29 PM, GMaJen said:

3 weeks post op. I don't remember ever getting car sick before. Today I left right after eating and got sick waiting to pick up my grocery order and again at a red light on the way back. My car idles rough. Has this happened to anyone else and does it go away? I know, in the future wait a bit before getting in the car, but I have a long trip coming up in June and I'll be eating in the car or driving all night.

It’s not uncommon to feel more prone to motion sickness after surgery, especially if your body is still adjusting. The combination of eating right before driving and a rough-idling car could definitely contribute to it. For your long trip, try waiting 30 minutes after eating before getting in the car, keep the windows cracked for fresh air, and stick to light Snacks. Ginger candies or motion sickness meds like Dramamine can also help. If the rough idle is a big factor, it might be worth getting your car checked—it could make the ride smoother and more comfortable. Hopefully, this is temporary and improves as you recover!