I had my vsg surgery on 11/20/17. It is now 11/24/17 and I haven’t been able to keep one thing down since surgery. Instantly started throwing up after trying first couple sips of room temp water and I’m dry heaving/throwing up after everything else I’ve tried. Today is my 2nd day in a row to ER thinking I might die. I’ve been admitting and am NPO until tomorrow morning. Anyone have any experience with this? Please tell me this will pass.

It's only 4 days. I remember this for the first three. So hopefully it won't last long for you. I did Lot of dry heaving triggered Everytime I moved. What's npo I'm sorry your suffering. Be a thing of the past as you get further on. Hugs

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Npo is nothing by mouth. I hope it passes soon!

Are you telling me they released you from the hospital while you couldn't keep anything down?

That sounds idiotic, and like a surefire way to have you just return it the emergency room (which you did)

Yes they asked that I just not have anything by mouth until the next day.

I had my vsg surgery on 11/20/17. It is now 11/24/17 and I haven’t been able to keep one thing down since surgery. Instantly started throwing up after trying first couple sips of room temp water and I’m dry heaving/throwing up after everything else I’ve tried. Today is my 2nd day in a row to ER thinking I might die. I’ve been admitting and am NPO until tomorrow morning. Anyone have any experience with this? Please tell me this will pass.

I'm a little surprised they released you at all as well. My doctor was about to keep me another night if I couldn't keep liquids down. But I did find I have to be sitting straight up or standing to drink anything at all or it comes right back up. I'm hoping you get better soon!

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Nothing by mouth doesn't sound right at all. That could lead to dehydration, and you are probably already on your way there since you have been throwing up. You need fluids, I just can't believe they would advise you otherwise. I strongly urge you to put in a call to your surgeon's after hours answering service and let them know that you just had surgery and give them a few details, including that your situation is an emergency and that you would like to hear back from your surgeon asap.

I know that I have had to leave a message for my doctor(s) a couple of times in my life, and I was glad they had the live answering service during after working hours. My doctor has always called me back within a couple of hours.

Edited November 25, 20178 yr by mylighthouse

Im guessing they hydrated you while you were in the ER? If so you shouldn't have any issues today/tonight with dehydration. Did they give you a shot for nausea? Im so sorry you are having such a tough time. No worries, it will pass and your new life will begin [emoji4] PS: When you go back make sure they give you: a leak test, 2 bags of fluids and anti-nausea. You may need phenergan (anti nausea) suppositories until your tummy can tolerate fluids.


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Ask for a patch for nausea - it works great.

I was prescribed zofran, when I went home. Surprised they let you home as well, I had to drink s certain amount before I was released

I’ve been admitted to the hospital. Getting lots of fluid and nausea meds. I’m also having this horrid pain in my left shoulder. Gas pain maybe? Surgeon doesn’t suspect a leak because all of my vitals look great. I’m hoping tomorrow morning things will go down a lot easier. Thanks for replying everyone! Makes me feel a bit better!

24 minutes ago, smaedever said:

I’ve been admitted to the hospital. Getting lots of Fluid and nausea meds. I’m also having this horrid pain in my left shoulder. Gas pain maybe? Surgeon doesn’t suspect a leak because all of my vitals look great. I’m hoping tomorrow morning things will go down a lot easier. Thanks for replying everyone! Makes me feel a bit better!

Left shoulder pains normal. Could be gas, or from a hiatal hernia

Leaks are also incredibly improbable, so I wouldnt worry about that until the surgeon is

1 hour ago, smaedever said:

I’ve been admitted to the hospital. Getting lots of Fluid and nausea meds. I’m also having this horrid pain in my left shoulder. Gas pain maybe? Surgeon doesn’t suspect a leak because all of my vitals look great. I’m hoping tomorrow morning things will go down a lot easier. Thanks for replying everyone! Makes me feel a bit better!

So glad to hear you are getting fluids in the hospital and that you talked with your surgeon. And yes, the left shoulder pain could be gas.

When you are drinking water, try drinking it at different temperatures, for me and many others, ice cold water was/is the only way to keep it down after surgery. I literally have to load my cup with ice and drink water like that, and I am a year out of surgery. Getting liquids is so important, and it's really strange how different drinks and foods (when you get to eating foods) will taste differently to many of us after surgery.

When you get back home, try different things and see what you like so you can get those liquids in. Some that I did well with: Powerade Zero, Lemonade Crystal Light and my favorite, iced decaf regular tea. Also liked iced peppermint tea. But for me, everything has to be ice cold, or that nausea feeling will hit me. That said, I am fine with really hot drinks like herbal tea and coffee.

I hope some of these ideas are helpful and I hope that you have a speedy recovery!

Edited November 25, 20178 yr by mylighthouse

2 minutes ago, mylighthouse said:

So glad to hear you are getting fluids in the hospital and that you talked with your surgeon. And yes, the left shoulder pain could be gas.

When you are drinking Water, try drinking it at different temperatures, for me and many others, ice cold water was/is the only way to keep it down after surgery. I literally have to load my cup with ice and drink water like that, and I am a year out of surgery. Getting liquids is so important, and it's really strange how different drinks and foods (when you get to eating foods) will taste differently to many of us after surgery.

When you get back home, try different things and see what you like so you can get those liquids in. Some that I did well with: Powerade Zero, Lemonade Crystal Light and my favorite, iced decaf regular tea. Also liked iced peppermint tea. But for me, everything has to be ice cold, or that nausea feeling will hit me. That said, I am fine with really Hot Drinks like herbal tea and coffee.

I hope some of these ideas are helpful and I hope that you have a speedy recovery!

x2 on this especially the variety of drinks.

Water (and even crystal light) suddenly tastes disgusting to me. Its like salt water almost, and I used to drink crystal light religiously preop. Powerade zero is now a staple until I find some better tasting fluids

I had my vsg surgery on 11/20/17. It is now 11/24/17 and I haven’t been able to keep one thing down since surgery. Instantly started throwing up after trying first couple sips of room temp water and I’m dry heaving/throwing up after everything else I’ve tried. Today is my 2nd day in a row to ER thinking I might die. I’ve been admitting and am NPO until tomorrow morning. Anyone have any experience with this? Please tell me this will pass.

How are you feeling this morning luv? I hope you can go home today. We are all rooting for you!! Please keep us posted.
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Scopolamine (sp?) patch behind the ear helps with nausea

I wasn’t allowed to be discharged until I could consume x cups of liquid, 1 oz at a time, within a certain amount of time. You bet your ass I made sure I got it all down (may have fudged a tiny bit). I also needed adequate urine output. Wasn’t going to stay another night so I did what I could, lied a little and begged. I also got an Rx for zofran for a week or so to help with nausea + the patch for like 48-36 hours. Forget how long it lasts.