Question:
Am I doing something wrong? I am nauseous...

I am 2 months post op and I am frequently nauseated - 6 or 8 times a day. My remedy for this has been to eat a saltine or a few goldfish crackers or pretzels. Am I doing a bad thing here? As far as my eating I frequently don't eat my 4 tablespoons and feel full, but as soon as I get that sick feeling I go for the pretzels and they seem to help. I don't eat like a ton, but a few, maybe 5 or 6. If I'm not in a position where I have something to eat, then I don't, but if I have some pretzels or crackers sround then I will. Could I be doing damage? And, is there something in a pill I can take for nausea?    — [Anonymous] (posted on February 13, 2002)

February 13, 2002
As for your last question regarding pills for nausea-YES there are things you can take for nausea. Call your doc. and ask what he recommends. Happy losing ;)
   — Cinna G.

February 13, 2002
I am 5 weeks out and also nauseated much of the time. I take reglan for the nausea 4 times a day. It helps a bit. The worst trouble I have with crackers is they are too easy and then I am full and don;t try hard enough to get the protein down. SO, now I try to eat alittle cheese or cottage cheese with the crackers and call it a meal. I also take a liquid protein supp and I am told it gets better. hang in there!
   — jomu

February 13, 2002
I say if the few pretzels help you then go for it. It beats taking drugs I think.
   — ZZ S.

February 13, 2002
I had nausea for the first 8 weeks. The doctor gave me pheneragen (sp?) and it helped tremendously. You could also be getting the nausea if you're not eating at least 800 calories a day. I still take the phenergen when I eat a little too much and get that feeling. After about 10 minutes it goes away.
   — Patty H.

February 13, 2002
Are you getting LOTS of water, real water? I am particularly weak in this area & if I am slacking, I feel lightheaded, weak, nausea sort of all over, in short, LOUSY. Sometimes just 6 oz of water perks me back up. If the carbs are giving you a case of the guilts, can you try a bit of hot herbal tea? Sometimes that relaxes the pouch. Then, of course, the final one is to get an appt with your doc & get an eyeball down in there & make sure there is nothing odd going on, OK? Yes, there are lots of meds to help with nausea, BUT first you find out WHY, then you fix, right?
   — vitalady