Well that was a new nausea experience

[cgprincess]

So I was woken up at 2am (30 minutes ago) by my nausea today. Usually it's in the mornings, which technically this still is.

I was having a gross dream, I don't remember the specifics or why it was gross, but I woke up already salivating, feeling nauseated.

So my nausea has been a chronic problem, even before my surgery. Surgery hadn't really made it worse, since my stomach isn't as big it's actually better. I'm on nexium 40mg two times a day, pepcid ac before bedtime, plus I take a zofran when I get up, and sometimes before bed. Last night I hadn't taken a zofran before bed because I felt fine.

I'm 5 weeks, almost 6 weeks out at this point, and the nausea occurs once, sometimes twice a week, never after meals, always in the morning, other than this time when it woke me up.

Oh, nice. Now that I've vomited (sort of, I had an empty stomach), taken a zofran, and started writing this, I have the hiccups. Lovely.

Ugh. I think I'm going to start taking carafate again, that helped my nausea at some point before my surgery. It's just a pain because it's a liquid you take before meals, and it takes more planning and my life has been filled with timing everything I put in my mouth lately and this will just be one more thing.

I'm so tired and frustrated.

[D618]

I've struggled with nausea both before and after my surgery. And let me say, trying to drink a protein shake when you are nauseated is no fun! LOL
I've taken Zofran before, but I find the Phenergan works much better for me. Although, some doctors don't like to prescribe it, as it can be habit-forming. But, you may want to see if your doctor thinks it will work for you.
Hang in there and I hope you can find relief soon! Definitely no fun...

[Tuesday2]

I'm 6 weeks out and get nauseated more than I used to (which was never). How long were you told to stay on nexium? I was told 2 months, but on the days that I forget... it hurts.

I hope you feel better!

[DesertGal]

The only nausea and vomiting I had was coming out of surgery and it lasted nearly non stop the first 36-48 hours then stopped. (KNock wood).
My doctor gave me a prescription to take the Famotidine 20mg for 3 months, then I can stop. I never had acid reflux before surgery, even though he repaired a very large hiatal hernia he found during surgery. Every day around 3 pm- for what ever reason- I get a weird sensation/feeling just below my throat and I assume it's related to reflux (there is no burning though) and I take my famotidine then. I haven't eaten anything ror to this so not sure what makes it start. No problems after taking the pill.

[Christie13]

Are you taking any vitamins at night? That could be the culprit. When I was taking multi vitamins in pill form it would give me nausea.

[Shirl]

So I was woken up at 2am (30 minutes ago) by my nausea today. Usually it's in the mornings, which technically this still is.

I was having a gross dream, I don't remember the specifics or why it was gross, but I woke up already salivating, feeling nauseated.

So my nausea has been a chronic problem, even before my surgery. Surgery hadn't really made it worse, since my stomach isn't as big it's actually better. I'm on nexium 40mg two times a day, pepcid ac before bedtime, plus I take a zofran when I get up, and sometimes before bed. Last night I hadn't taken a zofran before bed because I felt fine.

I'm 5 weeks, almost 6 weeks out at this point, and the nausea occurs once, sometimes twice a week, never after meals, always in the morning, other than this time when it woke me up.

Oh, nice. Now that I've vomited (sort of, I had an empty stomach), taken a zofran, and started writing this, I have the hiccups. Lovely.

Ugh. I think I'm going to start taking carafate again, that helped my nausea at some point before my surgery. It's just a pain because it's a liquid you take before meals, and it takes more planning and my life has been filled with timing everything I put in my mouth lately and this will just be one more thing.

I'm so tired and frustrated.

So sorry this is ongoing issue for you.

I had a scare similar to your about 3 days post op and since I had never experienced acid reflux in that severity I called my 24/7 nurse care line, and I got to see my internist early that morning. I woke up chocking stomach acid, I had a sore throat and hoarse voice for most of the day, my internal doctor asked if I had taken the omeprazole prescription I had received and I couldn't remember If I had or not, I never forgot from that day on to it was gone at about a month out. He also suggested that I sleep on an incline, not eat right before bedtime and to not skip on omeprazole the first month.

I have what I think it's heart burn and Tums or Pepsid do the job for me.

I hope you don't wake up again with that feeling, I certainly got really scared and would not wish that on anyone!!!