Question:
What do I do if I cant take meds , vit, etc (even crushed) because I stay nauseated

I am 3 wks post op open rny and I am nauseated most of the time and scared to try different foods(puree & liquid) because of the pain . Will I ever be able to eat something ? GOOD? Any suggestions on foods PLEASE HELP!!! Sandra    — SANDRA D. (posted on May 25, 2001)

May 25, 2001
I spoke to someone today that had WLS and said her surgeon said Tums helps with nausea. Try nibbling a bit off and see if you can handle it and if it helps. If so try a little more.
   — [Anonymous]

May 25, 2001
I have not had surgery Yet But I have had many bouts of nausea due to medication I take now and from car sickness. So here it goes. You Might want to try Ginger it is a natural way to treat nausea! You can get it in so many forms including pills, crystalized( you chew on it like gum),liquid, powdwered, or an inhalent from a health food store. It has worked wonders for my nausea problems! I would check with your doc before you take the pills but all the others im sure would be fine!Im not sure if the crystalized one has sugar so ask the clerk before you buy that. good luck!!! I hope I have helped you!
   — Lindsay H.

May 25, 2001
This is tough because hubby had the same problem for the first 2-3 weeks. His doc told him to take him meds with a spoon of natural (no sugar added) applesauce so that he wasn't taking the meds on an empty stomach. It helped keep the meds from making him nauseous. It helped him tremendously, especially since he is on some heart meds that he HAD to take. Good luck!
   — Anika R.