Multiple Surgeries and Nausea

I don't have a lot to offer regarding nausea, though I was prescribed ondansetron and it seemed to work great for me.

But, I did want to say to go easy on yourself with regards to feeling physically and emotionally "done in." All the drugs in your system (anesthesia, etc.) will have that effect - they sure did on me - and it will take some time for all that to get flushed out of your system. You've been traumatized. Be good to yourself, and even though your surgeon doesn't have great bedside manner, surround yourself with people who do!

Becky

Hi there,

I am so sorry to hear about your traumatic month. I understand the feelings you are having, but look-you are here, posting on this site, which means you are tough as nails. Whenever I feel like I am going to crumble, I remind myself how strong I am to have gotten this far. Remember that and go easy on yourself.

Nausea is the worst when it comes to daily living. I suffered many years with it, and I will pass along my tips of drinking Coco Cola, or getting Coke syrup at the pharmacy. This will sound weird, but I swear by sucking on pickles to get through some rough nausea. I find the really sour ones work for me. And weirdly enough, fast food, like McDonald's, was the only food I could eat for quite a long time during the nausea. I've seen it discussed that there is something about the gease which allows it to go down without feeling sick.

I realize all of these sound like bizarre things, but I couldn't function with the nausea and I tried everything and these are my tried and true ways of helping myself.

I wish you recovery and relief from the nausea soon.

~Tammy

Gmarie- Are you trying to break my record for how many surgeries you can have in a short time after the jpouch excision surgery? Seriously though, I feel terrible for you.

Are you possibly dehydrated? Dehydration can make you very nauseaus. Is someone monitoring this, checking electroylyete levels? Maybe some IV fluids at home wouldn't be a bad idea for awhile. Same for nutrition. You body needs extra good nutrition in order to heal from all of the cutting and trauma. Maybe TPN would help you. I wouldn't shy away from either one if they could help you get over this hurdle and onto eating and staying very well hydrated on your own. Can you speak to your GI about what is going on? I have found that they are oftentimes far more attentive to post surgery total body recovery than the surgeons. In the interim, at least take your anti-nausea medicine. Sometimes they do help.

Next.. be patient with yourself. Your body has been at war three times in a very short amount of time. Just the 3 times of anesthesia in that timeframe, let alone all of the other drugs like antibiotic, pain drugs, and who knows what else they pump through you, can wreck havoc on all of your systems. Another reason to make sure you are extremely hydrated is that it helps to wash out all these drugs.

But you also need to rest and not worry about how long it may take you to recover. Be patient. I am almost 4.5 months out from my jpouch excision surgery and 5 weeks out from my last of 3 followup wound issue surgeries and I still am utterly exhausted. I nap several times during the day and sleep about 10 hours a night. I am so worn out I can barely do anything, and like you said I feel like an invalid. But just saw one of my docs yesterday and he said.. it just takes time. The amount of surgeries in such a short time - like you and I have had - is extremely traumatic on your body and we have to be patient.
hang in there.

Thanks for the encouragement. Tammy when I read your reply I burst in to tears from your kind words. Then the next day I say what Liz had writen and laughed. I will try to ease up on myself but it is hard knowing everythng is baby steps and I only thing I seem to have some control over my mind.

Nausea better though. Every day seems to be a new adventure with my body.

I too had many surgeries in the beginning. I would always be nauseaus after for a long while. It took many months to start gaining weight again. My husband would make me milkshakes every night with lots of whip cream. Candied ginger helped a lot. Just take each day at a time. Before you know it you will be back to your old self!

Zofran and medical marijuana can help with nausea and appetite.

Zofran is my bff. Seriously a miracle drug. Every time I got sick from a bug or something Zofran cleared that out and stopped puking or feeling like I wanted to.

Otherwise I drink powder ginger tea (get at most asian stores). Dissolves in hot water and it helps me I think for any stomach issues since that is what ginger is good for.