For All Those Worried About Throwing Up After Surgery

[Nevara 26]

I keep reading people being worried about the anesthesia making them sick and throwing up after surgery and the possibility of the band slipping.

My doc said to keep telling the nurses and anesthesiologist that you get sick with anesthesia and they will be sure to give you an anti nausea med before you get knocked out. AND they'll give it to you when you wake up too.

The stuff works.

Without it, I'm a mess.

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[michmcpher31 42]

That is some great info!

[mrscontarino 11]

I made sure i picked up some. Antivert/meclazine. It's basically the same thing you use for travel sickness it's an antiemetic, Walgreens carries them just ask the pharmacist.

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[Alli in StL 23]

My surgeon routinely puts an anti-nausea patch behind the ear. While I still had some nausea afterwards, it was not anywhere nearly as bad as previous surgeries.

[Nevara 26]

I'd be careful taking something over the counter for nausea. The docs can give you something... No problem. They won't even hesitate. I'd definitely tell them if you plan to take that over the counter med for nausea before surgery.

Becky/26yrsold/Idaho. Band Date Nov. 5. 255/goal 165.