Is this happening to anyone else? It's happened to me about 3 times since surgery, most recently this morning. All it took was brushing my teeth and as soon as my toothbrush hits my tongue, I start gagging and then spend the next 5 minutes throwing up bile.

Ummm....why did I do this again? Sigh. Can I fast forward to 3 months from now?

Oh, sweetie, I am so sorry you're having such a tough time. I don't have an answer for the throwing up. But, I really want you to know that things REALLY do get better. Most of us have obstacles in the beginning and the whole learning curve sucks, to be honest. But, if we follow the rules and keep trying, things get easier. Just remember your dr is only a phone call away and even a call to the nurse can get you some help oftentimes. We are all pulling for you. Hope you feel better soon. Big hugs your way.

Thanks Maddie!

I talked to my nutritionist this morning about the problems I've been having. She suggested that starting today until this weekend, I revert back to Clear liquids, then next week go to full liquids, and so on. So yay. I get to go to an event on Friday, a wedding on Sunday, and a family reunion next weekend without getting to eat anything.

I am beyond annoyed. Stupid hernia repair.

ugh I'm so sorry... just wanted to say (((hugs))))

So sorry this is happening to you . . . . and it does suck that you have to go to two events and are not able to participate fully :/ I hope you feel better soon! Hugs!

Thanks Maddie!

I talked to my nutritionist this morning about the problems I've been having. She suggested that starting today until this weekend, I revert back to clear liquids, then next week go to full liquids, and so on. So yay. I get to go to an event on Friday, a wedding on Sunday, and a family reunion next weekend without getting to eat anything.

I am beyond annoyed. Stupid hernia repair.

Aww that's gonna be a bit rough for the weekend, but I am thrilled that your nutritionist has a good plan to get you on track. Hang tough, gf. You'll get there.

I had major nausea issues right around the same time - I even went to the emergency room because I almost passed out on the street. Nothing was wrong according to the ER doc (no imaging was done). Dr. Aceves wanted me to get an upper GI, but I had to wait 2 weeks before I could get an appointment. After a few days, my nausea completely went away so I postponed my upper GI to 3 months out. I'm still not sure what caused it, but I've seen other people here have it around the same time (2nd-3rd week post-op).

I had a TON of nausea in the second week-- it was awful! I'd wake up at 3am to vomit bile like you described. Dr. Ortiz's office suggested taking Maalox an hour or so before bedtime, and that made it stop completely. In fact, I haven't been nauseous since. Only problem is I'm afraid to stop the Maalox! I'll probably ween myself off of it in the next week or so though.

I hope you find relief, hun! That period of time was definitely a low point for me.

Im late to this thread, but OMG I am having the same issue!!! --- Im only 5 days out of surgery, so I am freaking out that my inside will pop open --- I can brush my teeth, but my gagging is when I try and take my Vitamins..... like the swallow ones and the chewable multi..... for like 10 minutes straight I feel like "UGGGGGhhhhhhhGGGGGhhhh" and I end up throwing up and Im scared Im not getting the nutrition.

Did you get better? if so, please help (begging) <3

Try taking a few sips of protein shake with your vitamins. Vitamins and iron can be very hard on your stomach and coating your stomach with food will help a lot.