Why Would I Have Excessive Nausea 1 week Post-Op TT?

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Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	The usual culprit  is postoperative medication  especially narcotics and antibiotics. Make sure you're taking these medications with food on board first.

	Do consult with your plastic surgeon who may elect to use a strong antinausea medication (Zofran)  to help you.

	I hope this helps.

Michelle Spring, MD, FACS · Answer

It may be related to pain medications or antibiotics, since these are common culprits for nausea and vomiting.  However, I would recommend that you talk with your surgeon for advice since it is not common to have excessive nausea  this far out from surgery.

John P. Di Saia, MD · Answer

Hello,

	 

	Some patients are quite sensitive to narcotics. I get quite a bit of nausea with narcotics. I would make a lousy drug addict. :) Make sure your surgeon sees you to be sure something else might not be going on.

	 

	Best Regards,

	 

	John Di Saia MD

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

The most common cause of nausea after tummy tuck, or most cosmetic procedures is a sensitivity to narcotic pain medications. Switching to acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be a big relief.
	Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

You may be experiencing the result of a combination of reactions to general anesthesia, pain medication and antibiotics.  You could also have caught a virus---or all four of the above.   Definitely bring this to the attention of your plastic surgeon.  Depending on what antibiotics were prescribed, some patients are quite sensitive to them and can have severe gastrointestinal symptoms.  Hope this problem clears up soon!

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