Question:
Question regarding the flu and morning sickness

I was wondering if anyone post op with rny has ever had the flu? Do we throw up? Or just get diarhea? Also anyone that has gotten pregnant after rny, do you get morning sickness? Again do you throw up or just feel sick? Im just curiou at this point, IM 9 months out and plan on having my first child in the future. And just wondering with just a pouch, do we get sick or how does are new system function with the flu and morning sickness. Thanks for any input.    — kazookat (posted on December 24, 2005)

December 23, 2005
Hi, oh yes, we are still prone to sickness. Not too long ago, I got a really bad case of the stomach flu. I ended up in the ER getting rehydrated and because they were concerned, they did a cat scan, but before that, I had to drink this shake. My husband told them I had gastric bypass surgery and it was a good thing he did, because they were going to have me drink something carbenated. It is important that if you do get sick, hydration is extremely important.
   — shoutjoy

December 25, 2005
I have only had one incident of being sick and throwing up. I found it not nearly the unpleasant experience that I had prior to my surgery. It was more like a baby 'spitting up' and wasn't acidy. So, I don't dread it as much. I'm 5 1/2 years post, and only one incident shows I'm in much better health than I was previously, when I'd get this at least once a year! Of course, your mileage may vary on this....but it is not a big deal to me. I think, to help with fluid loss in the case of diarrhea, sucking on SF popsicles constantly can be helpful....wish they made them in rootbeer flavor. LOL. Regards~ Jacque
   — Statuesque

December 26, 2005
I am three years out and have had morning sickness. It was difficult for me to throw up, but I helped it along. The feeling in my stomach was much worse than me helping it along. I have never thrown up post-rny on my own.
   — Shelia N.