Question:
Why am I having nausea and have not eaten yet?

I am 31/2 wkkes post op and everyday I am nauseated. At first I thought it was because I ate to fast, now I'm nauseated even when I don't eat. Even drinking a sip of water makes me want to vomit. This has me a worried. I have lost almost 40 pounds and I'm glad of that, but I don't want to become malnourished. Can anyone give me some advise?...    — Jorga456 (posted on December 11, 2008)

December 11, 2008
I have read alot of posts and yours sure sounds like maybe something is going on with the placement of your band I would go see your doctor and get a floroscope ASAP.
   — dammfamily

December 11, 2008
I would go back to your physician and present your comdition to him.
   — ilscherer

December 11, 2008
It's always good advice to consult with your doctor. In the meantime, take your vitamins and minerals as recommended, focus on the protein foods, avoid fat, vegetable skins and starches like pasta. For nausea, you might nibble on a couple of saltine crackers or try Nausene or dramamine. I hope this helps, but please do check with your doctor. @};- Dusty
   — Dusty Ray Vaughn

December 11, 2008
Water makes a lot of people sick to their stomaches. You might want to go back to broth and popcicles to keep from dehydrating. Check with your doctor.
   — trible

December 11, 2008
After your surgery you can have nausea for approx. 3 months. It is very common according to my surgeon. I am 3 months out and it is finally getting better. Less and less nausea each day. Everyday is different. Sometimes I get nauseated after taking my pills in the morning. Sometimes I need to force myself to eat. According to my doctor this is all normal. But I am still monitored by the weight loss center every 1 2/2 months and have lab work at all visits. Water has also been a problem for me. Cold water is really bad for me. They told me to drink warm liquids and I find it helping with the nausea.
   — ckochajda

December 11, 2008
Hi almost 5 months out, RNY. I too was Nauseas before eating I was told because tummy is hungery it feels like this first thing in the am, I actually remember taking nausea pills from the doc for the first couple of months I was nauseated tquite often eating or not, even water bothered me it is better now but at times I still have a hard time drinking water without being nauseas it does not happen everytime. I have good day eating and others can not tolerate much without feeling nausiated, I think it is natural to feel this way. get the pills it wont last for ever I do not think ask your doc if u have concerns hope this helps Tammi ps I will take the nauseiated feeling any day over the weight it really is not every day Tammi
   — Tammi Sandoval

December 11, 2008
You need to see your surgeon right away. My surgeon and his staff said nausea is not normal; if someone tells you it is and you're fine, they are wrong.
   — shannmro1980

December 11, 2008
I definitely feel for you. I am just under 3 months out of RNY and have lost 71 lbs so far. Anyways, I have been dealing with severe nausea for 2 months now. I went to my surgeon to see him about it and he thought that I probably had a stricture. Well he did an endoscopy and found that I had a very small stricture, and he fixed it. But that never stopped my nausea. I was given a medicine to rub on my wrist about half an hour before I eat. It is a medicine for nausea, but, I do not think it has made much difference at all. So in my case, I was finally told after all of that, that I am going through a phase. So far it has been a very long phase and I am totally sick of it and it is very depressing. Just about any food I either look at, think about or taste completely turns my stomach. If I eat it, it comes right back up. I have never thrown up so much in my life. The only things I can keep in me right now are tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, popcorn and homemade soups. The only liquid I can keep in me is lemonade crystal light too. I cannot even think about canned soup. They have to be homemade and with no meat. So I have made up tons of veggie soups and have them frozen in individual dishes so I can eat when I am ready. I would say this is what you are going through. An unfortunate sucky phase that does not affect everyone, but some, such as myself. The best thing to do is to consult your physician, and who knows, maybe they can give you this medicine to put on your wrist and it just might work for you, although it does not for me. We are all different and our bodies react to everything and all meds differently. No one is the same. I wish you the best of luck and hope that you can get over this quicker than I have so far. If you have any questions or anything, feel free to message me on my page.
   — bicngillette

December 11, 2008
Yes, go to your doctor and find out whats going on. vinnigirl
   — vinnigirl

December 11, 2008
When I had my original RNY I was nauseated for 1 year after surgery. I thought it would never end. I would call my doctor and let him know what is going on asap. I want to mention when I drink alot of water it makes me very nauseated. Remember to sip water and not gulp it. I tend to gulp myself. I was on anti nauesa meds for over 1 year. Please call your doctor. Conrads on your surgery.
   — [Deactivated Member]

December 11, 2008
First of all, call your surgeon right away. A number of things could be wrong. With that being said, don't forget water and protein are the two most important things for you right now. Try to get as much as you can of both. I had problems with water and then, I discovered that crystal light seemed to help. It comes in many flavors. Good luck.
   — maria09elena

December 12, 2008
Yes. Go and see your doctor. Don't ever think twice about that. If something isn't right or doesn't feel right - better safe than sorry. Personally, I feel sick to my stomach on and off. I go can go weeks and some times months w/o feeling sick and then I will feel sick for a month. Doc has run tests and I am fine (on paper). All of my vitamin levels and labs are PERFECT (in fact they whited out my name and used it in support group as an example of what to do). My PCP prescribed me some medication to help when I do feel sick to my stomach - I take it when I need it and it helps. I will be 2 years out in Feb 09 - LAP RNY. Good luck.
   — jammerz

December 12, 2008
I would call your surgeons office today. I have not had my surgery yet, but I just saw the nutritionist. She said that if you are nauseated all the time you should get in touch with your doctor.
   — jeannefitz

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