My daughter just had surgery on Thursday 3/26 and is having severe nausea to the point where she doesn't want to drink anything. She is also having alot of pain where her stomach is and says it feels like something is stuck in her esophagus like how a large pill feels when stuck. The pain and nausea are unbearable. Is this normal? Any advice?

She also had iv zofran and a stronger one that knocked her out but didn't touch the nausea. Were in the ER right now. She was pretty much passed out on the floor after trying to shower. We spent 45 mins in the waiting room with her slumped over in a wheelchair. Unacceptable!

Having worked in an ER, I can tell you this is not uncommon. She was not in any breathing distress and she wasn't bleeding or dying. Unless her doctor called ahead and told the ER to expect her, she's gonna wait.

If you speak with her doctor and they say there's is nothing physically wrong with her, she's gonna have to start to help herself. That means at the very least taking the pain meds no matter how nasty they are. If she can't drink, try ice chips. Laying there doing nothing is going to make her dehydrated and ill. I realize people have different pain thresholds, and this is your baby, but she's got to help herself.

Thanks, yes, I'm pushing the fluids and having her get up every hour to walk around. She felt much better after the IV fluids and did OK yesterday on some liquids. I think this hit her harder than she expected and she didn't expect the extreme nausea to go on for so long.

She did also have some Fluid in her lungs and they gave her antibiotics. I'm sure that's adding to her feeling lousy too. Hopefully, she'll turn a corner soon.

If she had fluid in her lungs, moving is very important. Also have her do a few exercises like she's lifting dumb bells a few time a day.

Glad she's doing better Mom... She's lucky to have you.

I didn't get my nausea under control in the first few days until my 4th anti-nausea medication and until I stopped the pain meds. That combination finally did the trick. Best wishes for your daughter, nausea is the worst of human sensations.

I had my surgery 1 April and I had the worst pain. I was regretting my WLS decision. My Dr. came by to check on me and I told him about the pain. He explained it was Gas. I was like Yeah Right. The nurse gave me some Gas-X and about 30 minutes it was gone. I was truly amazed that Gas could hurt so bad. Now if I drink to much water I get that feeling back a little and then I start to think about when was the last dose of GasX. After I get the next dose, I'm good. I hope this helps.

Thanks JCP.

Edited April 2, 201511 yr by sage0206

Thanks, all! The nausea is starting to ease up, one week out. The nurse said that it just happens with some more than others and getting off the pain meds should help with the nausea some.

Oh my, I'm sorry she had to go through that...it will all be worth it in the end, reassure her that each day gets better. I haven't had my surgery yet but I have been in an active support group for a year and I've heard so many stories on this...as prepared as we think we are, we just can't prepare fully because we don't know how it will turn out. Prayer that she's feeling better fast!!!

So, she's 13 days post op and still the constant nausea. It has eased up from the severe state it was before but it is persistent though her whole day and enough to where she can still barely drink enough fluids. She's supposed to be on full liquids but is pretty much only able to drink Propel and Crystal LIght. She goes back to the surgeon tomorrow so we'll see what he says.

@@ssourgirl - I'm so sorry to hear she's still having trouble. Hopefully they can find something to help her with the nausea. At least she's staying hydrated.

@@BLERDgirl thank you!

So, she's 13 days post op and still the constant nausea. It has eased up from the severe state it was before but it is persistent though her whole day and enough to where she can still barely drink enough fluids. She's supposed to be on full liquids but is pretty much only able to drink Propel and Crystal LIght. She goes back to the surgeon tomorrow so we'll see what he says.

Have yall thought or tried any Nausea patches? I had one in the beginning and wore it the 1st 6 days.

I had terrible nausea in the hospital for 2 days. Was rotating Reglan & Zofran round the clock through the IV. I also had terrible pain & was getting Diludad & Tylenol frequently. I think that it is not explained how hard the post-op period can be. I had no idea that it could be so awful. I am feeling better now. Best wishes to your daughter. She will feel better soon, I'm sure.

I'm 10 days Post-op and today I had to go get a acupressure Nausea bracelet. For the most part it's working. I