Is it possible to vomit while under anesthesia after having mommy makeover surgery?

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I am planning on having a MMO next spring 2017. I will be 38 YO, I am 5'5 and 164 lbs. I have 3 children, and I am currently 3 months postpartum, so I am working on getting down to normal weight by the time I have surgery. I had 2 c-sections and each time as the spinal block was placed I became terrifyingly nauseous. The anesthesiologist said I must be sensitive. I am scared of this happening again during or after surgery. Is there anything I can do to prevent nausea before and after surgery?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Preventing #nausea begins during #surgery with a good #anesthesiologist who uses the ideal combination of medications before during and after.  Also, restricting the use of #narcotics as much as possible can help as well.  I prefer prescribing #Exparel to my patients post-op for 3 days which will also aid in pain #relief.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

There are many things the anesthesiologist can do to help reduce nausea.  There are medications that can be given before, during and after surgery to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.  During surgery full intubation can also be done to reduce risk.  Discuss your history with your anesthesiologist so that he/she can take extra measures for you.  Best wishes!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your excellent question.  There are many adjunct measures that your anesthesiologist can administer to help avoid nausea and vomiting - scopolamine patches, limited narcotic use, and full intubation.   If you are an otherwise healthy individual without significant health issues the risk of anesthesia is quite small.  Best wishes on your future surgeries!

Robert Heck, MD, FACS · Answer

First of all you will be under general anesthesia but please talk with the anesthesia physician about your history. They can take many steps during and after your surgery to manage this problem. This is manageable for sure.

Susan Kaweski, MD · Answer

there are several things you can do with the help of your surgeon. A scopolamine patch may be placed behind the ear a few days prior to your surgery. Also a phenergan suppository may be placed at the time of surgery. Be sure to alert the anesthesiologist because there are other drugs which can help during and after surgery as well. GInger ale is great for after surgery because the ginger will help those feelings.

Is it possible to vomit while under anesthesia after having mommy makeover surgery?

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