I had duodenal switch surgery on Oct 24 I'm 4 weeks post op.. having major issues and complications still working with drs and imaging to see what's wrong with me. I can barely eat or have desire to because all the nausea and smells... can't keep much of anything down. Oatmeal jello tea water are the main things that seem ok for me. My lactose intolerance is much worse than before surgery so that's a problem. I feel like I'm dying at times.. I got my period couple days ago and last night was in dying agony and pain throwing up every hour could barely sleep it was terrible. I've been to multiple drs and er no one that helpful. I take antiacids twice a day and nausea meds three times a day... waiting on an authorization for an upper gi series imaging it has taken two weeks with appts from one doc to another... I regret this surgery and I've lost 40lbs in one month started at 330 it's terrible!!!!

Peppermint tea with splenda on ice is my best friend

How are you doing? Haven't heard from you and hoping your doing better

Hi thanks for asking getting better slowly but surely.. using the skim milk plus and gasx just dealing with alot of gas/acid which sometimes makes me sick.. I've added a couple things I can eat so over all I'm on the right track.. thank you so much for asking

Glad to hear it's getting better. Hang in there!

Hope you feel better soon!

I am scheduled to have the Duodenal Switch in April. Reading this, I'm not sure if I'm making the right decision though.

I am beginning to wonder if some people get severe nausea after the procedure particularly here and another guy who has been in and out of ER. Maybe a new syndrome when it comes to nausea?? When I was pregnant years ago I had nauseous reaction to certain food and smells so there maybe a likely chance I may have a nausea experience. Hmm makes me think.....

Hey minniepearl - how are you doing this week? Hoping you are feeling better with each passing week!