What are the best ways to deal with dehydration and nausea after as surgery?

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What are the best ways to deal with dehydration and nausea after as surgery? I'm 4 days post op and still deal with nausea when I get up to around. The day after surgery they gave me 2 bags of fluids and that helped for that day, but it doesn't seem to be getting any better.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Pain medication may cause nausea and should be taken with food at each dose.  If you have persistent nausea, stick to a bland diet until it subsides.  Drink beverages that contain electrolytes, such as Gatorade or Powerade.  If the dehydration continues, phone your PS's office; you may need additional IVs.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Contact your surgeon to discuss your situation.  Medications can be prescribed to help with the nausea you are experiencing, but it is important that you are able to take in adequate fluids.  Your surgeon needs to be aware of this situation.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

dlammers.  Sorry you are experiencing this fairly common issue after mommy makeover surgery. Any major surgery can cause dehydration and the body requires lots of fluids after the operation. However this can be difficult if nausea and vomiting are present. This usually subsides within several days after surgery, and you should be feeling better by now. I recommend that you follow up immediately with your plastic surgeon if you were still experiencing nausea and vomiting at this stage. Good luck.

David Azouz, MD, FACS, FRCS(C) · Answer

This is a great question on dehydration and nausea after surgery.
Your plastic surgeon should arrange to have you taken care of as soon as possible as you would not want to get severely dehydrated.  Medications such as Zofran, Compazine or a Scopalamine patch can be effective and prescribed by the plastic surgery.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Pain medication may cause nausea and should be taken with food at each dose.  Your surgeon may want to prescribe medication such as  Zofran, Compazine or a Scopalamine patch.  Dehydration is serious and should be addressed immediately.

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