Postop nausea

[Susanfnp13 61]

I was just sleeved on 12/15. I don't know why I didn't think that this would be a problem, probably because I Was so excited. Anyway, the first day I couldn't even tolerate Water. I was on an IV for two days, then I was fine. They gave me everything under the sun for nausea. It turned out that my IV was bad. The medication and fluids were infusing into the tissues instead of the vein. So, my friend that works in the ER where I was at came up and put the IV in my boob! Really! It was the only vein available and it was large. My arm where my old IV was swelled a little and I had some chills. After my new IV was put in, I was feeling better in about an hour. I started urinating more and was no longer nauseated. So, some advice for future for those of you who are having WLS and have post op nausea that is out of control, have the nurse check your IV. I have been a nurse for 22 years and I have never seen an IV infiltrate like that. Usually there is severe swelling, redness and pain. Now I'm worried about Constipation. Any advice? I'm not constipated yet, but I don't want to even go there!

[towanda825 1]

Hi Susanfnp13,

I had my surgery a little over a month ago (11-14) and can relate to the post-op nausea. Uggh, it was awful. However, I'm not sure t was an IV issue like yours, I think my body was just not a fan of the anasthesia. Either way, it did go away eventually, I will say that the gas (burping) did not help the situation. Have you had any issues with excessive burping? I think it's normal for a while, but I still burp as soon as a I eat or drink anyting. Getting to be annoying. Could be worse I suppose, so I will gladly deal with it.

Now, on to the constipation... I didn't have any problems up until recently. Think that all the focus on Protein and no real Fiber to speak of is part, if not the whole issue. I started adding a product called "Nopalina" to my Protein shakes and sooo do not have a problem now, thank goodness. It's basically flax seed, bran, and psyllium husk with some Omega 3, 6, and 9. Just added a tablespoon to my smoothies and I was good to go...no pun intended. HA!

I'm sure there's other stuff helping other people, just thought I'd share what's worked for me.

Congrats and Best of Luck!

[Susanfnp13 61]

Try Gas X strips three times a day. They are magic. The belching is actually better than keeping the gas in, but Gas X strips just take it away.

[jenadenise 8]

I heard the Gas x chewables work better, also I have nausea still and Im 5 weeks out almost 6 My body did not do well with anasthesia. I am still taking zofran and a supository at night and severe issues with gurd it gets better I was put on protonix but have a follow up here soon hopefully with a states doctor who did my orginal consult ! I hear the first three months are the hardest