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?

I had severe nausea, and was not allowed to be discharged till I had it under control.

I was given the patch behind the ear while in surgery.

Then given Zofran and Phenergan, to help overcome that not being able to drink Water even.

They ended up giving a pill that is normally given to cancer patients having Chemo treatments. It lasted 3 days, and OMG it was a miracle drug. I was able to drink water in between the gas bubbles.

Yes I'd love to know what they gave you.

The surgeon sent her for Iv fluids and iv zofran and reglan yesterday. That did nothing to help and she was vomiting an hour afterwards and again this morning. It's now 15 days Post Op and she has yet to have any nausea relief. The vomit bag is a permanent accessory now.

@@ssourgirl I was wondering, has she lost weight through all of this?

Yes since surgery she's lost 22 lbs. Kind of a brutal way to do it but at least she's got that going for her.

I had a bout with nausea post op. I found Yogi Ginger Tea and it was a lifesaver. The hot tea sat well in my tummy and the ginger was great for nausea and reflux! I hope she can get some relief soon.

Ask for the patch for nausea behaving the ear. They send me home with them

Day 17 Post Op Update...my daughter went in for IV infusion of fluids and IV Zofran and Reglan on Friday afternoon. The nausea did not go away and in fact two hours after the infusion, she was vomiting and vomited a couple times a day all weekend barely able to keep any fluids down.

I feel so helpless and lost on what to do! Nothing seems to be working and she's going on day 17 without food and barely any liquids. She is sipping some throughout the day but the nausea is so bad she only does this when I force her to drink.

Edited April 13, 201511 yr by ssourgirl

What is the surgeon saying!? This is terrible

Well, he basically said this has happened in some of his patients and he said "it WILL get better." Meanwhile, she's barely functioning and I'm working from home afraid to leave her alone. I called them again this morning and he's scheduled another x-ray to see if everything is working OK when she swallows. Pending the results they may order more IV therapy and possibly hospitalization if there is something he finds on the x-rays.

I just want them to find something to help with the nausea!!

I don't know if the universe was trying to tell me something but yesterday I had a severe sinus headache accompanied by horrible nausea. I get these sometimes...but it really made me realize how intense this is for her. I only had to endure it for a few hours. She's had to endure this for 17 days!

Does she have the patch that goes behind the ear? It's something they gave me pre-surgery & was kept on for like 5 days after.. It has medicine in it-I'm not sure what, but I had no nausea.

She had a patch initially and we were told to remove it day 3. I believe it was a Transdermal Scopalmine patch. I don't know if they can prescribe that for use past day 3.

She went for IV fluids again yesterday (banana bag with Vitamins and minerals.) She is still nauseated and some vomiting. Day 20.

Edited April 15, 201511 yr by ssourgirl

Hope she feels better soon <3

Thank you!

I am praying for your daughter. Please keep us posted.

Thanks so much meSparkle83!