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Were you nauseated constantly with the stricture?

I'm really wondering if it's a stricture also. I'm trying hard not to become dehydrated.

Gastric sleeve

Forgot to mention I'm taking Zofran and have the patch behind my ear; however, they have not been effective. Ice helps but I'm not keeping much else down.

I am still experiencing nausea and vomiting 8 weeks postop. Is there anyone else dealing with this? My surgeon says to push through it. I'm miserable. I can't eat or drink without vomiting. I'm still in the mushy phase due to this setback so I know it's not the wrong foods. Any advice appreciated.

I'm 6 weeks postop. My taste buds have definitely changed. I feel that my breath smells bad all the time regardless of brushing or rinsing. I guess it's part of the process.

Let me tell you, I thought I was going to die too! I had excruciating gas pain, couldn't get anything down bc my throat felt closed, extreme fatigue, breathing issues, headaches, etc. Try hard with fluids bc I ended up with a bladder infection...and had to take antibiotics....no fun.

I had the same issue. My doctor asked if I was constipated...and I was. Try some milk of magnesium. He told me I needed a good blowout...lol. He said constipation is common with sleevers. Hope you feel better!

I understand how you feel. I'm four weeks postop and I was miserable for three weeks. I had the nausea and fatigue and couldn't get a lot of fluids down. Biggest thing that helped was my doctor told me to increase the nausea meds to every four hours. He also prescribed an inhaler bc I was so short of breath. Another thing that added to my misery was that I was constipated...milk of magnesium helped. Believe me, being constipated will make you miserable. Definitely talk to your doctor and nutritionist. I regretted this for three weeks, day in and day out. I didn't think I would get better...but you know what? Each day gets better.

Well, I made it through without popcorn! I stopped at Wendy's and had a small chili....only ate about four or five spoonfuls. As soon as I walked in the theater I smelled the popcorn, the butter....omg...it smelled so good. And then after inhaling the aroma for a while I felt a little nauseous. I got a cup of ice at the concession stand. Just to have something cold in my mouth to munch on made me feel better.

I'm used to having popcorn and soda when I go to the movies. What can I take with me at 4 weeks postop that will curb that craving??

I'm three weeks postop. I dealt with that also. My doctor said it was spasms. It lasted two weeks for me.

I'm in Birmingham. I had the sleeve performed on December 18th with Dr. Touliatos. My first two weeks were rough, but I'm much better now. I didn't have to go through the six-month process. My insurance approved me within two weeks and then I did the two-week preop diet.

Thanks, everyone, for your responses. I was evaluated in the ER and given prescription for Carafate, 4 times per day. It has helped tremendously. They ruled out blood clots in my lungs and blockage. I feel a lot better today and have been able to get fluids down. Thanks for your concern. More importantly, Merry Christmas!

Nurse called back and said I need to come to the ER. She said it could be inflammation but need to get checked out and get fluids intravenously. Bad thing is there's a heavy thunderstorm in progress and expected all day. In addition, I live 45 mins from the hospital and live alone. I'm going to try taking sips standing up. Thanks for the suggestions.