I am entering my 5th week since bypass surgery. food makes me sick, the smell everything. I am nausea all the time. I was in the ER because of dehydration and low patassium. i have gone back to fluids and Protein drinks only. HELP

Many people who are post surgery have nausea. Call your Dr. and ask for Zofran or another anti nausea medication. It will really help. I had the problem of the smell of foods for a while too. Mine went away by the time I was allowed back on soft foods. Nausea can also be caused by constipation. Any chance you are having that problem? If you are dehydrated you could also be constipated - if you are try Dulcolax.

I most definitely would contact your Dr. so he can provide some relief for you!

Best wishes and keep us posted!

Clarissa

Hi Susan - I can sympathize completely... I'm also in week five post op and have had a similar issue- Constant, relentless nausea and severe dehydration with no ability to eat or drink.

I was hospitalized about two weeks ago for 8 days. During that time they did an endoscopy which revealed an ulcer and a stricture. They said that could be the cause of my nausea and definitely the inability to eat/drink. Since they released me from the hospital I've been on IV nutrition (TPN) via a Picc line. I go back to have the stricture dilated on Wednesday so hopefully things are going to get better soon.

You may want to ask your doctor about an endoscopy if the nausea and whatnot continues...

I'm thinking of you!!!! We will get through this!