Severe nausea/can't drink anything 1 week post op

[Coloradobri 6]

I am one week post op and for the past few days I'm having a really hard time tolerating anything. I can't even seem to get Water down without instantly feeling sick to my stomach. I haven't vomited yet but I've been close... I have been taking my nausea medicine but it's not helping.

I think I maybe dehydrated? Any opinions? I feel terrible.

[ericaseymore 23]

Call your dr you might be dehydrated

[sizesevenpp 14]

The same thing happened to me. I was consistently nauseous for 5 days and I went to the ER 3x and begged for fluids because I could not eat or drink anything.

Then it just passed..

[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

Poor thing. Your tummy had a serious trauma when 80% of it was removed and then stapled back together. It's freaking out, it's healing and it's not easy. I'm so sorry. The advice here seems to be good. Try the anti-nausea pills if you have them. Call your surgeon's office and tell them. Also tell them you haven't been able to drink for 3 days and you fear dehydration. THey might just send you to the ER.

Are you logging in your Water? If so tell them just how few ounces you've had. Dehydration isn't good.

[GrrlAnn 177]

I agree with the previous posters. You have to watch for dehydration or you'll end up in the hospital. Call your surgeon's office ASAP.

In the mean time, have you tried drinking at different temperatures? Some people's stomachs prefer hot/warm drinks - warm Water, tea, broth, etc. Others prefer cold/icy drinks and popsicles. Warm in my experience was better.

[dyemond11 43]

I had severe nausea with dry heaves in the hospital with the medication they gave me for nausea! It was the worst thing!!! I could not drink without the feeling of being sick. When I got home I was still nauseous with meds, but when I would feel nauseous I would put a cold towel on my forehead or neck. I would sometimes sleep with it on my forehead.
To get my fluids in I had to find different options that would still make me nauseous but not severely nauseous. Prior to surgery I would only drink room temp Water, after I could only drink very ice cold water. Hot chicken broth was a life saver. I stuck with the things I could get down so I would not get dehydrated. After week 2 I was ok.


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[Chel1 104]

On 3/8/2017 at 0:00 PM, Coloradobri said:

I am one week post op and for the past few days I'm having a really hard time tolerating anything. I can't even seem to get Water down without instantly feeling sick to my stomach. I haven't vomited yet but I've been close... I have been taking my nausea medicine but it's not helping.

I think I maybe dehydrated? Any opinions? I feel terrible.

First as someone said contact your doctor asap. I couldn't drink any Water even an ice cube in the hospital made me vomit. I am into week 3. For me the only thing I could tolerate was no sugar added hot cocoa. I do better with warm liquids first thing in the morning.

Also I can do watered down apple juice and sugar free popsicles was my go to for a week.

Everyone is different you have to find what works for you. I ended up in the ER because I was a little dehydrated and my electrolytes were off which had my heart beating 150-170 which was scary. I am now on beta blockers so it is crucial to not wait and get the help you need from your doctors and dieticians.

Today was the first day I could sip a little propel water. Good luck!

[Chel1 104]

PS Licking a little sea salt helped me when I felt nauseated. This also helped prior to surgery.