tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post2834873502157084936..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: But I Don't Wanna Throw Up!Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-29832673324187995422010-10-12T13:04:05.192-04:002010-10-12T13:04:05.192-04:00Hey Dawn - part of the nausea is from the pain med...Hey Dawn - part of the nausea is from the pain meds. Ask them to use a non/ narcotic pain reliever. I'm a pucker,too, but my lady c-section, they used an intravenous synthetic ibuprofen and I had no puking! Also, consider refusing stool softener if it's offered. Good luck!<br /><br />LorieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-25430683101128489132010-10-08T22:50:34.602-04:002010-10-08T22:50:34.602-04:00Right there with ya hon.Right there with ya hon.Sharlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01494536899648651100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-83161840887427730272010-10-04T23:08:10.946-04:002010-10-04T23:08:10.946-04:00This sounds suprisingly similar to an experience I...This sounds suprisingly similar to an experience I just had... I hate ivs so much (not the needle, just the fact that it's in my arm for hours bruising me etc) that I decided to go all natural with the birth of my 4th child. Now that seems like a really stupid thing to compare... Childbirth vs. an iv. But to me it makes sense. But I'm telling you Dawn, once I was actually in full on laborCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437259905151849832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-4113531666298833792010-10-03T22:02:02.951-04:002010-10-03T22:02:02.951-04:00You should ask the anest. dr. about getting an epi...You should ask the anest. dr. about getting an epidural for the general. I had to have surgery on my ankle after I shattered it walking out my front door. I mentioned to the dr. that I always puke for hours after the anes. wears off. He suggested that, and it was fabulous! I highly recommend it. No puking at all!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047416978541616998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-33270075580936460472010-10-03T19:09:50.039-04:002010-10-03T19:09:50.039-04:00My daughter just had laparoscopic surgery with gas...My daughter just had laparoscopic surgery with gas in her abdomen etc etc, and she had general anesthesia. Sooooo...what's up with your anesthesiologist? <br /><br />BTW you're really going to love that gas thing. =(Keeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699051418849331296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-58909193046860288422010-10-03T11:32:10.913-04:002010-10-03T11:32:10.913-04:00Doesn't sound weird at all, I feel exactly the...Doesn't sound weird at all, I feel exactly the same way about vomiting.Shelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851446861098955538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-10727577051020464482010-10-02T09:54:37.416-04:002010-10-02T09:54:37.416-04:00My sister had this same decision to make, but with...My sister had this same decision to make, but with another surgery. You're just like her. She hates throwing up more than anything in the world. She is terrified of throwing up. In the end, my sister chose going under for a shorter recuperation period. They gave her the meds so she wouldn't throw up. She threw up. A lot. I understand your fear. My sister has the same one and it&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-50260866343825468792010-10-02T09:04:35.949-04:002010-10-02T09:04:35.949-04:00There are different types of general anesthesia. ...There are different types of general anesthesia. Have the anesthesiologist find out what was used before and use a different one this time. That is what they did with my son and he did so much better! Good luck gal!PaperSunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08813660109619002956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-33295086587018500702010-10-02T08:22:27.742-04:002010-10-02T08:22:27.742-04:00Do you really have a tattoo? If so...where and wh...Do you really have a tattoo? If so...where and what of?Hoffman Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06141659478906923093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-17528800775763503752010-10-01T22:35:58.724-04:002010-10-01T22:35:58.724-04:00Ugh, so sorry that's the news for you. I'...Ugh, so sorry that's the news for you. I'm with you on the puking... and that makes it a tough call. You deserve a vacation, too. Good luck!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-69256510491794156612010-10-01T18:46:13.076-04:002010-10-01T18:46:13.076-04:00KYTRIL.....it's the chemo drug. My mom was so...KYTRIL.....it's the chemo drug. My mom was so sick after her first round of chemo. SHe got Kytril and was not sick again!!! it never hurts to at least ask about it! I would so come help you out if I lived closer!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06390935814849925812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-88829925984435165612010-10-01T13:39:03.367-04:002010-10-01T13:39:03.367-04:00Oh, Dawn....I so feel your pain..or should I say h...Oh, Dawn....I so feel your pain..or should I say horror when it comes to vomit! I am also a mom of 6 (ages 22 to 36) and grandma of 3 (almost 4! 3 more weeks til #4!). Poop, diarrhea, blood, broken bones, gaping wounds- not a problem! I'll take care of it!<br />You feel like you are going to puke? I'm outta here!<br />My kids LOVE to tell stories about coming to me in the middle of the debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10526128336342476753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-55488421649112291622010-10-01T10:35:57.459-04:002010-10-01T10:35:57.459-04:00Hey, I'm with you on that 0.1%. I hate it too...Hey, I'm with you on that 0.1%. I hate it too. I don't blame you for really thinking that through. Bleck! (That wasn't the sound of me throwing up. It's MUCH worse. That was the sound of general disgust.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986167130467258392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-53386570681946954522010-10-01T02:35:02.664-04:002010-10-01T02:35:02.664-04:00I had my tubes tied using a laparoscopic procedure...I had my tubes tied using a laparoscopic procedure and the gas did not bother me at all nor did I have much abdominal pain afterward. There are several different types of anesthetics and it may be that you only have a problem with whatever was used before, ask what other drugs are available to knock you out. Another thing to consider is the amount of time you need to be 'under' which sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03247276433803886670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-69927461164602452972010-10-01T01:53:38.654-04:002010-10-01T01:53:38.654-04:00I have never commented before, but as someone who ...I have never commented before, but as someone who has had to deal with the joys of being sensitive to anesthesia I feel like I should. I have only had surgery twice where I had to put under. <br /><br />The first time the anesthesiologist was one of those one's with that attitude of I know EVERYTHING and just because you are sensitive to every other medication out there doesn't mean youDeAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08115395252929173036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21385287022325923432010-10-01T00:20:45.609-04:002010-10-01T00:20:45.609-04:00Maybe your anesthesiologist could try a different ...Maybe your anesthesiologist could try a different drug. I was given morphine for a surgery a few years ago and started vomiting as soon as I woke up. Later on when I had my c-section I made sure to tell my anesthesiologist that I didn't want morphine so they used something else and I was fine. I also can't take anything with codeine in it because it makes me vomit. My hubby has had Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076756863069663126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-24023147263229235732010-09-30T21:47:58.655-04:002010-09-30T21:47:58.655-04:00I throw up just hearing someone else puke !
I ha...I throw up just hearing someone else puke ! <br />I have no advice for you but I would think by now they would have the drug to prevent it.<br />I will keep you in my prayers too.<br />Good luck which ever way you have it done....<br />Donna from IndianaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685562616965907033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-44279601432621289182010-09-30T21:18:20.271-04:002010-09-30T21:18:20.271-04:00There is less muscle damage and a shorter recovery...There is less muscle damage and a shorter recovery from the lap. procedure (what I was told). I think puking your brains out is noral procedure sorry.JeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04813216275699081358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-11780534248502514702010-09-30T20:54:30.948-04:002010-09-30T20:54:30.948-04:00Follow your doctor's advice and call the anest...Follow your doctor's advice and call the anesthesiologist's office, find out who will be putting you to sleep and make arrangements to meet that doctor to talk to them about previous reactions. We used the same person for over 10 years, and he did an excellent job putting everyone in my family to sleep and waking us back up. We got personalized care which made a big difference.<br />I'Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05581253958511238775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-31316798226652902022010-09-30T20:52:29.769-04:002010-09-30T20:52:29.769-04:00I'm soooo with you!!! I think I've comment...I'm soooo with you!!! I think I've commented before here about my intense fear and hate of vomiting in any way, shape, or form. That being said, I've had general anesthesia 4 times and have never vomited from it. I have them administer the anti-vomiting drugs early on- and they've always worked for me. Have they not for you before? Sorry....<br /><br />I pray your surgery goes Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17743661949668577332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-36090609389949438412010-09-30T20:40:45.519-04:002010-09-30T20:40:45.519-04:00I just had my gallbladder removed laproscopically ...I just had my gallbladder removed laproscopically and the gas wasn't too bad for me. My bellybutton is killer sore though! And the slightest use of my abs, (coughing, breathing, movement at all) is excruciating though. I hope yours goes ok and there's no vomiting, b/c I agree with the YUCK of that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-38235209624504538832010-09-30T20:20:02.160-04:002010-09-30T20:20:02.160-04:00Oh Dawn, I so agree with you - I will force myself...Oh Dawn, I so agree with you - I will force myself NOT to throw up when I have the flu or when I was pregnant - I'll put up with pain over puking any day! I had a 9 year puke-free streak going until I got pregnant with #3!Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12340481745795899582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-54974975860970082010-09-30T19:04:53.328-04:002010-09-30T19:04:53.328-04:00I got a gastric lapband in December 2007 and they ...I got a gastric lapband in December 2007 and they HAVE to find a form of anesthesia that doesn't make you vomit. Vomiting right after having the band placed does all kinds of nastiness including ripping the band out of place. It is possible to have general without vomiting. I was nauseous, but never vomited.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940281643977753944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-65682260265357430232010-09-30T17:36:03.849-04:002010-09-30T17:36:03.849-04:00I'm right there with you! They actually give y...I'm right there with you! They actually give you a plastic bag now to take instead of those trays. LOL Good luck!<br />Kim in VAKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04091240585152113127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-70091114528604801492010-09-30T16:12:53.042-04:002010-09-30T16:12:53.042-04:00I'm totally with you on the hospital stay bein...I'm totally with you on the hospital stay being a vacation. Complete with drugs. Wahoo!Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168646823935787788noreply@blogger.com