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I had surgery Monday. Yesterday we were driving on some curvy roads and for the first time in my life I felt a little car sick. The feeling has not stopped. I haven't been back in the car today, but I have this constant feeling of being on a rollercoaster going down a steep cliff at 100mph.

Please tell me this isn't going to be my new norm. It's such an odd feeling.

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I haven't heard of this before. You need to call your doctor and tell them about this.

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Call your surgeon

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The few times I went out in a car that first week, I was a dizzy and a nauseous. Actually the nauseous feeling stayed with me a good month, so I avoided long drives.

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I don't know if it is time to call the doc just yet. The first few days your body is adjusting to a whole bunch of new things. My stomach felt weird for a couple of weeks, although I did not have the sensations you describe.

If you are feverish, or have severe pain, bleeding, then yeah, call. But if you can tough this out for a couple of days, it may just settle down on its own. This is not medical advice - just my opinion, which is free, and worth every penny you paid.

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Sometimes after surgery you feel nauseous.Try to increase Fluid intake a sip at a time.Try the same with protein.I know it is hard right after surgery but you will feel better.

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I second Bill. I only suggested calling your doctor to put your mind at ease; since the mind plays a big part in recovery. Just try to wait it out a few days by resting and see if it gets better. My stomach felt weird while in the car, but it didn't last like yours is. Everyone is different, though. :)

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