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i have had a gastric sleeve done 7 weeks ago, on saturday morning after breakfast i got sick and now everytime I eat i feel like i want to vomit, this morning Monday i tried my breakfast but got sick agian, can you explain or should i go and see my doctor
debbie
Hi Debbie:
As this seems to be a sudden thing... and I'm assuming you haven't changed anything (stopped taking some PPI meds, started on different foods, are eating a lot more than normal, etc.), then I think you should call your surgeon's office tomorrow. Usually, people who experience a lot of nausea do so from the get-go... or start experiencing it once they stop their anti-acid reflux meds, etc. Just keep up the fluids, watch your urine color/output to make sure you're not getting dehydrated, and call your surgeon tomorrow.
Good luck,
Karla
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Karla K.
Expertise
I'm very familiar with the four main types of bariatric surgery: Lap-Band/Adjustable Gastric Band, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y, and Duodenal Switch. I'm familiar with the Mini-Gastric Bypass and Revisions as well. I'm also beginning my seventh year post-op as a successful bariatric patient--so I can answer questions regarding pre-op, post-op honeymoon, and maintenance phases. I'm less familiar with the nuances of plastic surgery following bariatric surgery--but I do know a bit.
Experience
Have been an avid researcher of the science of obesity and bariatric surgery for over ten years now. My professional career used to involve medical device research.
Education/Credentials
Master's in Business Administration.
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