Ques about Throwing up

I am 5 weeks post op and on Sat I started to have alot of drainage from my sinus - I dumped on Friday. Ever since I get nausea when they drain into my stomach to the point I throw up clear flem. I went to my PCP and she is starting me on a nasel antiphistamine - thinks I might have allergies. I use to get this every summer but it never bothered me. I am so tired of throwing up! It is always clear - no food, but I am afraid. I am back to work PT and this is really tiring me out. Any suggestions?

I went through the same thing. I got a head cold a couple weeks post-op. I was dumping from the drainage really badly. I did have to go back on clear liquids because of the irritation from throwing up and the draining. I got Clarinex from my doctor to clear up my allergies, too. That might help. Until then, just stick to clear liquids. And trust me, it'll get better. Manda 76 lbs down...65 more to go! [email protected]

Debby, I have post-nasal drip build up and cough and gag some clear phlegm up every morning. Most times it gets my gag reflex going and I vomit, too. I take Clairitin now and it seems to help a little. Here's a little note: If the vomitting continues, ask your pcp to have your potassium/magnesium levels checked (blood test) - I ended up back in the hospital from dehydration and low potassium. I'm doing great now but I kept calling my surgeon's office complaining about all this vomitting and no one ever suggested I get a potassium check (you lose potassium when you vomit or have diarrhea) After I keeled over in my kitchen and was admitted to the hospital it was found that my potassium level was only 2.2 (3.5 is good) Take good care of yourself. Donna