4.5 weeks post op- new nausea

[Matia]

Hello Folks
I was going to write in yesterday and say yay it does get better) I started eating soft foods for the last 2 days with no problems. It was wonderful!!! I thought I can do this. This morning I woke up with extreme nausea and wretching. Held off on water and food till noon. Still nauseated but not as bad as this morning. I have had a lunch and supper per the plan I was given. My first 2 days amounted to 300ish calories each day. Any suggestions??

 

[Brenda2010]

Hello Folks
I was going to write in yesterday and say yay it does get better) I started eating soft foods for the last 2 days with no problems. It was wonderful!!! I thought I can do this. This morning I woke up with extreme nausea and wretching. Held off on water and food till noon. Still nauseated but not as bad as this morning. I have had a lunch and supper per the plan I was given. My first 2 days amounted to 300ish calories each day. Any suggestions??

Hmm, I'd leave a message for your doctor first but until then, maybe go back to the last stage of diet (pureed?) for the time being? I know the timelines are based on averages but perhaps your body just isn't ready yet for the soft foods. I have heard that from others in this group. Just make sure you're always getting your fluids in. That's the most important thing for your body. Good luck and please keep us posted!

 

[Matia]

Hmm, I'd leave a message for your doctor first but until then, maybe go back to the last stage of diet (pureed?) for the time being? I know the timelines are based on averages but perhaps your body just isn't ready yet for the soft foods. I have heard that from others in this group. Just make sure you're always getting your fluids in. That's the most important thing for your body. Good luck and please keep us posted!

Thank you that’s great advice!!

 

[Rtonsor]

There was a day I had awful pain and nausea with retching. My surgeons office recommended clear liquids for a day or two then ease back into foods. Also my dietician recommended to sniff peppermint or suck on a cinnamon sticks to help with nausea.

 

[Matia]

Thank you so much for those suggestions!