I'm post op 4 weeks. I've lost 23 pounds since surgery. Over the last week and a half my stomach has grown more and more sensitive. There are very few things that I can eat without throwing up. I'm basically back on full liquids and even then, I throw up. Today I was only able to keep down 2 oz of cream Soup and 1 oz of yogurt. I'm also having trouble taking my Vitamins. I'm taking Zofran for nausea but it only helps a little.

I've called the doctor's office twice and the nurse says that this is normal, but I'm not sure it is.

This morning, I had to pull over three times during my commute to work and all I had consumed was a few sips of Water.

Thoughts?

Ask for an appt. Have them explain why this is normal.

Here's a thought. That nurse is an IDIOT!! This is not normal. Insist on talking to the doctor!!! I'm sorry the nurse is not taking you more seriously or being more sympathtic. This is not right!

Definitely go see your doctor! The same thing happened to me, and I ended up hospitalized two weeks post op for nausea/dehydration. I am 6 weeks post op as of Tuesday and am still on IV nutrition at home. Come to find out I had a nasty stricture and an ulcer... Please see your doc so he can rule out anything serious!

My surgeon said throwing up is NEVER normal. You need to be seen!

Thank you everyone. I'm still throwing up a lot so I'll call Monday for an appointment.

I worry about dehydration. You may need IV fluids. Go to ER if needed!

So sorry to hear you're feeling bad. It sounds like the beginning of Protein deficiency and dehydration. The protein deficiency can happen fast and is very trying to recover from when you get to the point of not being able to hold anything down.

I highly recommend you go to the ER tonight and not wait for an appointment. You definitely need IV fluids. I hope you feel better! Hugs.

I hope you were able to see your doctor and are feeling better!

Thanks! Just saw the doctor today. He suspects a stricture. I'll be having an endoscopy next week. Hopefully that will help. Has anyone had one? What should I expect?