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Hi I had surgery Thursday and today Saturday my tummy feels swollen and so bloated is this normal? Also have had terrible headache all day .

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I am a post-op puker big time!!!! Tell your anesthesiologist pre-op' date=' there's a lot they can do. The scopolamine patch is a lifesaver!!!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 231.4[/quote']

if you stay on top of your nausea preop and post op it will do wonders! I had mine 12/17/ , pain meds can also cause nausea unless your used to them . so if they can alternate between zofran and phenergan and give you a scopolamine that will surely help you . like most people say everyone heals diffrently keep your communication with your surgeon above all sip when you can thats important! I am almost three months out still have severe nausea use my ODT quite a bit, can't do meat most food.comes up but I am not normal case. ...... best of luck to you ;)

Cyn-shakiraa Dos 12-17-12

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I had surgery 2/27/13 and I have yet to throw up or be nauseous. Most of it will come from dumping. At first you just want to tread lightly. Try new things very gradually, and once you find that you can/can't tolerate it, move on to the next one. Listen to your body. If you're feeling good, you'll obviously be able to do more than if you're in pain or nauseous. I guess I have a pretty high pain tolerance because I've had barely any pain since I've been home. Haven't even touched the pain meds. You definitely don't want to be lifting much of anything for about 2 weeks. So depending on how you're feeling you may be able to do a lot around the house, but anything requiring lifting you'll probably need to safe for hubby.

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Wow, guys thank you so much. I know everyone's experience is different but it really helps hearing from all different points of view. Now I want to just get scheduled!

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I'm five months post op and I've thrown up no more than 6 or 7 times...for me, I know it's coming because my mouth gets all watery and spitty...then when it comes out...TMI alert...it's slow, not forceful Nd not at all projectile. Hope that helps.

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Hi I had surgery Thursday and today Saturday my tummy feels swollen and so bloated is this normal? Also have had terrible headache all day .

Penny I hope you feel better. Keep us posted ok. I haven't had my surgery yet so I'm wanting to hear about your journey. Praying for you. ????

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Hi I had surgery Thursday and today Saturday my tummy feels swollen and so bloated is this normal? Also have had terrible headache all day .

You are bloated and swollen dear! You just had major surgery. As long as you're tolerating fluids, passing gas, and the pain isn't severe you are likely fine, however if your concerned something may be off call your doc :)

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 231.4

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Hi everyone' date=' This is my first post! I have checked all the boxes on my pre-op checklist and just need to meet with the nutritionist to schedule! First question: I've been told I'll likely throw up "a lot" at first after surgery. Is it horrible and is it one of those "I need to run to the toilet" kind of deals or do you know it's coming? Also, (and I know everyone's experiences are different), how long does this period last?

Second: I study from home. How many days post-op would I be able to sit at my desk for about 4 hours per day (in one stretch due to my daughter's school schedule)? And would I be getting up every 2 minutes to throw up?

Third (okay I lied, lol): I have a really high pain tolerance. I had 3 golf ball-sized gall stones for two years and I just thought it was gas lol! I understand this is a different type of surgery, but my daughter was 18 months at the time and I FELT able to lift her the same day. How long do you guys think my husband will need to help me around the house? Thanks for any and all info![/quote']

First: try not to concentrate so much on the throwing up. everyone is different some don't even throw up. some get only nausea.

Second: that depends on how you do pain. some have no pain, some have minor pain and some have horrific pain.

Third: Depends again on the Second answer. Besides you have a high pain tolerance. I to have a HIGH pain tolerance and I crashed and burned for 2.5 weeks with horrific pain and sleeping in a recliner.

Fourth: you will do fine don't let any of our posts scare you:-)

HW 250/1st Lapband 198/2nd Lapband 232/Pre conversion 2/6/13 to bypass 232. Currently 206 Bariatric GW 134, Realistic GW 150

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I'm 3 months post op today and never threw up at all. They send you home with nausea meds from hospital. I took them at first but after a week I didn't need it.

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