I had my surgery on May 22nd and I'm still nauseated. I eat maybe a bite of food when the thought of food doesn't make me shutter. Also, I'm noticing when I stand up for thirty minutes or more I start to feel like I'm going to throw up. How am I suppose to walk the recommended 30 minutes a day when I can't stand long enough to do it? Is this normal?! Somebody PLEEEEEAAAASSSE give me some feedback. I'm almost wishing that I never had the surgery!

Your doctor should be able to prescribe a patch for you (like the one people wear on cruise ships). I use it for my patients a lot - it lasts for 3 days and is pretty effective. My guess is that the nausea will resolve soon once all the swelling is gone.

Good luck!

Dr. C

Dr. C is right about the patch, but I'm worried for you. If you only take a bite or so of food and then feel so nauseated, how much nutrition are you getting? That could be contributing to your symptoms like a vicious circle. Lack of adequate Fluid and nutrition could actually make you MORE nauseated, dizzy and weak.

Call your doctor and let him/her know how you're feeling, what (and how much) foods you're able to eat and how many fluids you are able to get in.