Question:
Nausea

I had a VSG 10 weeks ago and I still wake up nauseous. I cannot eat or drink without throwing up. I have had a dilation twice with no relief and am beginning to think there is something else wrong with me, not related to the surgery. Has anyone else had the nausea and vomiting like this?    — northwoodcav (posted on September 12, 2011)

September 12, 2011
I had a different weight loss surgery, but I fought with continual nausea for the first year after my surgery, then another 3 years of a lot of on and off nausea. I use ginger to help when it's really bothering me. That first year was horrible and the severe nausea threw me into a deep depressive state which I realize now, only made the nausea worse. Two different anti depresents actually help to stop the nausea. I almost lost my job and spouse over it. Getting it controlled now is very important! I would talk to the doc about some short term reglan and anti-depression medicine to try to get yours under control. The reglan helps with motility in the gut and stomach. Be sure and try the ginger! Ginger ale(make sure it's made with real ginger), ginger capsules to swallow, and if you can tolerate it, fresh ginger. Also some ginger tea!! Good luck!! Feel free to email me if you like, I have been there!! [email protected]
   — teresagrooms

September 12, 2011
I have dealt with nausea regularly since shortly after my RNY in March of 09. Initially it meant I had an ulcer, but now I've had 4 serious episodes without any ulcer. It seems to be connected to my bowels. If I get backed up for any reason, nausea and sometimes pain start. I don't feel full or even bloated, but I will look back and realize it's been days. Then I escalate my bowel regimen to clear the system. Especially right after you may be eating less and have less need to go, but I would suggest tracking when you have bowel movements to see if you notice patterns. I did say 4 episodes, but I need to clarify that I get nauseous almost weekly, the episodes occur when I get further behind without realizing it. About every 4-6 months it seems that even with my bowel routine it just stops up and causes additional issues. Good luck, zofran, Miralax and colace have become my friends.
   — scootermedic

September 13, 2011
I had RNY 5 weeks ago. I have been hospitalized 3 times for nausea and dehydration, not counting the trips to ER in between. They removed my gallbladder to see if that was the culprit with no relief. I now have a PICC line for hydration. Fluids orally send me into ahorrible spiral of nausea and vomitting. Food is ok for me. The IV hydration has helped tremendously! Would love to keep in touch to see what the final resolution is for each of us. Best of luck to you!
   — Suzy E.