I have such severe nausea that even Water, ice, or G2 makes me sick to my stomach. It's horrible because I get about 4-8 oz of liquids a day and zero Protein. I just cannot stomach any Protein shakes. I've been to the ER twice for dehydration/nausea, and will surely go again soon. I am 23 days post-op. I could give a rats patootie about the weight loss at this point. Of course I'm losing weight because I'm literally starving myself!

The doctors say that the nausea could last up to 2 months post-op and are almost flippant about the fact that I just may need to go to the ER for my fluids. That's a $100 copay each visit when I've already paid up the wazoo for this surgery (self-pay). To say I regret the procedure is an understatement.

My NUT keeps trying to give me different ideas, like carnation instant Breakfast, or any liquid that taste good just to get liquids. But, all make me want to up-chuck. Even if I go to the ER again for IV fluids, how can a person survive without protein?? I'm taking my Prilosec twice a day and 8mg of Zofran for nausea every 8 hours. Doctor told me to hold off on Vitamins since they make me sick & fill me up too much. Which is another point, the doctor said my stomach is more swollen than most that have this surgery. So, that doesn't help, either.

Did anyone have this severe of nausea and how long did it last? Any liquid or protein that worked? I've tried powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury & nectar... I cannot have milk-based because they make me feel worse. Like the carnation instant breakfast, which tasted like an ash tray. I even did a Lactoid prior to drinking it, to no avail.

Everyone keeps saying it will get better. But, I'm having trouble picturing it. I need some BTDT (been there done that) folks. I know I should feel lucky of all the complications to have, nausea doesn't seem bad to most. But it feels like I'm living in a Medieval torture chamber designed to starve me more and more each day. No amount of weight loss seems worth this! (. Suggestions are much appreciated!

~Jenn

The doctor just prescribed me Phenergan on top of Zofran to help with the nausea. Anyone use that? I also got in for an appointment tomorrow. Wish me luck that I get some answers, and better yet some relief!

~Jenn

what did doc say???

I had another EGD because they thought I might have had a stricture. Nope. When the doctor told me after the procedure that they didn't find nothing wrong, I broke down in tears. I wanted answers, but I was back to square one. . So, they started me on yet another med: Carafate. It supposed to coat my stomach to help with the nausea. I was able to get one Protein shake in, but the relief didn't last through the whole shake. Even the second dose didn't ease my stomach enough for another shake. But, they said it could take a week to really feel the effects. Not sure why the first dose worked.... Maybe more of a placebo effect, I guess.

~Jenn

Sorry you are so sick. I felt nauseous a good bit too - ritz crackers and tea were my life. It will get better! Good luck!

Been there, still there. I write this as I sit here trying to keep from vomiting my dinner. Each day seems like a rollercoaster ride for me (now hiccups). Some days I have good eating days, never any where I get all my required protein/fluids in, but days when I can at least keep food down. Then there are days like today, where it starts out badly and ends just as bad. I often feel like I am starving my body. Thankfully I have not had to go to the ER yet, but this is my greatest fear. I too feel like I made a mistake with this surgery - yes I wanted/needed to loose weight badly, I even prayed that my insurance company would approve this surgery. My weight and dieting has been up and down for years. I thought finally there is hope for me, but this experience has been like a nightmare. Everyone says it will get better, and I too wonder WHEN. I feel guilty for being so ungrateful, but I also have to be honest with myself. Now there is nothing that I can do except try and learn to deal with the decision I made. Learn to live with it. Happy to see the scales moving backwards, but at what cost I wonder.

how many weeks are you post op?