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So I’m 19 days post VSG, and I am soooo tired of vomiting! I’m supposed to be in the soft food stage, but pretty much everything that goes in comes right back. So far I’ve been able to keep down 2-3 tablespoons of mashed potatoes, applesauce and one time refried Beans. It’s to the point where even when I’m hungry I don’t want to eat because I dread throwing it up AGAIN. I get my fluids in but Protein is an issue. And I can’t take my Bariatric chewies because they come right back up too.
Basically I’m living on 64oz of wasted, 200 calories and on a good day 13-14g of protein if I can get a shake to stay down. I’m constantly tired and could probably sleep all day if that was an option.
I’m on protonix in the morning, carafate every 6 hours and nexium and Prilosec at night along with my regular medications.
I’m just so angry and depressed at this point. I wish I had never done this. It’s like I worked so hard and jumped through so many hoops for 18 months just to wish I’d die. Let me clarify that I’m not suicidal, but if something happened tomorrow and I didn’t wake up, I honestly don’t feel like I’d care. I get no pleasure from life. It’s not missing food. It’s that I literally don’t care about anything at this point. Everyone says I worked really hard for this and it will get better and blah blah blah. But I don’t see it.
I’m sorry this is depressing. But I had to let it out somewhere and since everyone just keeps saying you’re fine you’re doing great whatever when I’m NOT, I thought I’d post it here.
This has been a terrible experience since day 6 post op. I’m just hating I had this done.
Am I alone in feeling like this? Everyone else just seems so damn happy.

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Hi Moondoggie!

My heart goes out to you!

Are you prescribed Omeprozal DR or anti-nausea medication? My surgeon has his patients take the Omeprozal twice a day and the nausea medication as needed.

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Nausea meds made me toss it up the first time I took it....never took a second dose....might be those...

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57 minutes ago, moondoggie1983 said:

So I’m 19 days post VSG, and I am soooo tired of vomiting! I’m supposed to be in the soft food stage, but pretty much everything that goes in comes right back. So far I’ve been able to keep down 2-3 tablespoons of mashed potatoes, applesauce and one time refried Beans. It’s to the point where even when I’m hungry I don’t want to eat because I dread throwing it up AGAIN. I get my fluids in but Protein is an issue. And I can’t take my Bariatric chewies because they come right back up too.
Basically I’m living on 64oz of wasted, 200 calories and on a good day 13-14g of Protein if I can get a shake to stay down. I’m constantly tired and could probably sleep all day if that was an option.
I’m on protonix in the morning, carafate every 6 hours and nexium and Prilosec at night along with my regular medications.
I’m just so angry and depressed at this point. I wish I had never done this. It’s like I worked so hard and jumped through so many hoops for 18 months just to wish I’d die. Let me clarify that I’m not suicidal, but if something happened tomorrow and I didn’t wake up, I honestly don’t feel like I’d care. I get no pleasure from life. It’s not missing food. It’s that I literally don’t care about anything at this point. Everyone says I worked really hard for this and it will get better and blah blah blah. But I don’t see it.
I’m sorry this is depressing. But I had to let it out somewhere and since everyone just keeps saying you’re fine you’re doing great whatever when I’m NOT, I thought I’d post it here.
This has been a terrible experience since day 6 post op. I’m just hating I had this done.
Am I alone in feeling like this? Everyone else just seems so damn happy.

This sounds terrible! What did your surgeon say about this?? I assume he’s concerned.?

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On 05/29/2018 at 23:03, Gundy said:

Hi Moondoggie!



My heart goes out to you!



Are you prescribed Omeprozal DR or anti-nausea medication? My surgeon has his patients take the Omeprozal twice a day and the nausea medication as needed.
No nausea meds. And I got the protonix and carafate from my PCP because my surgeon has been out of town.

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On 05/29/2018 at 23:14, TxAlpha06 said:



Nausea meds made me toss it up the first time I took it....never took a second dose....might be those...


I don’t have nausea meds. Just the acid reducers and carafate (which can help with nausea but was prescribed for creating a barrier between the staples and acid.)

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On 05/29/2018 at 23:36, MN_Meg770 said:





This sounds terrible! What did your surgeon say about this?? I assume he’s concerned.?


Ha! I’ve contacted the nurse coordinator numerous times and she just says he’ll see me at my follow up on June 5. No need to come in. As long as I can drink Water I’m fine. They’re useless.

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17 minutes ago, moondoggie1983 said:

Ha! I’ve contacted the nurse coordinator numerous times and she just says he’ll see me at my follow up on June 5. No need to come in. As long as I can drink Water I’m fine. They’re useless.

That's honestly ridiculous and I'm so upset for you. I have a nausea med that I don't have to swallow, it just dissolves on my tongue. I don't have any advice and I'm sorry about that, but I really hope you can find some relief soon.

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Shame you can't take them into the Great Smokies and lose them. If they holler. just tell them you'll mention it to the State Police on June 5th.
What a miserable nasty way to lose weight. I get very unhappy when my,Moondoggie gets mistreated like this.!

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On 05/30/2018 at 00:11, Frustr8 said:

Shame you can't take them into the Great Smokies and lose them. If they holler. just tell them you'll mention it to the State Police on June 5th.

What a miserable nasty way to lose weight. I get very unhappy when my,Moondoggie gets mistreated like this.!
I love you Frustr8! You always know just how to make me feel better! 😂 I’m going to call again tomorrow and tell them this is bs! Hopefully they’ll be able to get me in sometime this week.

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On 05/30/2018 at 00:05, Little Green said:





That's honestly ridiculous and I'm so upset for you. I have a nausea med that I don't have to swallow, it just dissolves on my tongue. I don't have any advice and I'm sorry about that, but I really hope you can find some relief soon.


Thank you. I’m calling again tomorrow to tell them I want to come in ASAP and I’m not taking no for an answer. I’m actually thinking about switching Bariatric doctors (if such a thing is possible after surgery). I also plan on going to the hospital to get all my records from the EGD to the surgery to the ER visit for dehydration. This is just completely ridiculous. But thank you for responding. Just talking to people about it makes me feel better.

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This is horrible! They better effing see you! You’re suffering and you’re their patient to help! Very upsetting to hear! Can your primary physician prescribe something for nausea? You poor thing!! Keep us posted after you call again tomorrow.

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This is appalling. Scopaderm Patches behind the ear are hugely effective - no swallowing. They should be fighting this - for your mental health as well as your body too.

Good luck in your hard talks with them...

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What you're going through needs to be addressed immediately by the doctor. I am very concerned about your hydration.

The symptoms you're describing are not a typical experience in any way. To me, they suggest you could possibly have a stricture or another issue that needs correction.

Many people never vomit after surgery...not even once.

What you're describing sounds so horrible. I'm so sorry you're having these complications and hope you get some relief and get the situation addressed and corrected as soon as possible.

I'd like to shake your doctor and his staff.

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Call your PCP and ask for a scrip for a nausea patch that goes behind your ear ASAP. sleep in the recliner or propped up, go ahead and take all the naps you need. Try some Protein Soups instead of sweet shakes, sip some ginger tea.

DO NOT take the load of crap from the surgeon's office, ask for the office manager if they keep this up, everyone has a boss. There is no reason to not get the care you need. I would show up and puke on their floor...

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