This surgery is no joke (I've had several). I had it done at about 2pm and it's now midnight. The nausea and dry heaves are killing me. I need to get up and walk, but I just start throwing up. Someone please tell me this is normal and it will pass. Desperate - I hate nausea

I'm pretty new, only 15 days out. My doc gave me a lot of meds for anti-nausea. A shot pre-surgery and again before I went home. Also gave me some to take home and I used them. Worked great. I don't think a lot of vomiting is preferred but I'm sure they are on top of it. Hope you are still under their care and they get it under control right away. Best to you!

They can give you stuff for the pain and nausea but sometimes you have to push them a bit. Then get up and walk every 2 hrs. I needed to remind nurses that the doctor said it was important to keep on top of pain and nausea. Hope you feel better soon

Congrats

@@bewell could it be from the anesthesia? I made it a POINT to tell them that I get very nauseas after anesthesia which is no lie. They had cocktails of anti nausea ready for me. So if you don't feel well, stop heaving and throwing up and hurting yourself, grab a nurse and tell them you need nausea meds.

Congratulations Amyecpa! Yes, I had that dry heaving and nausea even with the medication. I always have it after I have anesthesia. Even with the anti-nausea medication, which they could only give you every 4 hours, I had dry heaves about every 2.5 hours until I could get my dose. I would unhook my legs and unplug the IV and walk anyway. That gas that gets trapped in your chest that doesn't feel like gas but does hurt will go away on day two if you walk. I'm so sorry you're having a rough time. Day three, you will be a new person. I promise. Hang in there!

Edited January 29, 201511 yr by oatmealgirl