Meg5719 - Ohio

If you let them know anesthesia makes you nauseous, they will do everything possible to prevent this. I had knee surgery in 2000 and came out of it sick as a dog! I had my TT surgery last week (March 22) and told them ahead of time and came out of it beautifully! They put something in the IV to prevent that from happening and it worked just great! It was funny that once you "go under" it seems like just minutes later you are coming out of it with absolutely no memory of what happened. Good luck and keep us posted!!!

Hi Meg and welcome to RealSelf.

Talk to your doctor about the anesthesia.  They have special meds that they can give you before and during surgery to help with the nausea.  You definitely don't want to vomit after this surgery because it will hurt.  Make sure to communicate with your doctor.

I expressed the same concerns when meeting with my anesthesiologist.  I told him to please make sure I did not get sick and he said ok...LOL    I did not have any issues and did wonderful.  He had me drink some really bitter tasting syrup before surgery ad then he also gave me something in the IV. 

My hubby always tells me that I have guts of steel.  True but I wanted to make sure during this process. 

Your day will be here before you know it.   Keep us up to date on your progress both before and after.

I asked about the bitter tasting syrup, and also a patch behind the ear that someone else commented on for nausea, and the nurse said she had never heard of either one of those things. I also asked about a morphine pump and she said they quit using those about 6 yrs. ago, because they were not anymore effective than pain meds. She mentioned Altram for pain...not so bad for your stomach? Anyone taken that? I am not sure I spelled it right.

I had the patch behind my ear and Zofran in my IV...worked wonderfully! Never a second of nausea!

I am not sure I've seen anyone on here mention they had Ultram as their pain med after surgery. I had Vicodin and Valium which together my doc said worked as a 1 + 1 = 3 effect. And I will say that it worked perfectly in controlling my pain.

Cindy, my PS gave me vicodin script before surgery and I NEVER take pain meds ( even had natural child birth) so I thought that would be good. Well when I got out of surgery and they were giving me multiple morphine shots and I still had pain I knew vicodin wouldn't help. Thank god I work for a physician and he just wrote me a script for percocet and my boyfriend picked it up before I even got released. I guess my point is you might need something s little stronger and to Meg I definately would ask for something other than ultram... Not sure that's gonna cut it!

Today is your big day! YAY! I wish you best of luck and a speedy recovery. You're going to be fine and after its all done you'll be thrilled with your new body. It'll be tough the first few days then the rest is a breeze. Get plenty of rest and drink up that water.

Just saw your post... your surgery is today! Good luck! I am about 3 weeks after you so hopefully by the time I have my surgery, you'll be up and doing the samba! Or at least standing up straight :)

Thinking of you, sending all the best for a successful day! Cannot wait to see your results!

Meg - thinking about you and hope you are resting.

Hi Meg, just signed up today. Anxious to have tt w/lipo. R u happy/satisfied w/ your surgeon? How can I find out his/her name? Wants to know also how expensive they are. thx

Can't wait to see pics! Healing takes time so give it time and enjoy the couch lol

Just wondering if you had any nausea and how you are doing today, Sending you the most positive wishes for a speedy recovery!

po day 4. nauseous all day, feeling depressed. po day 5, better, took a shower, sitting, by myself. one drain has a leak, can't wait to get them out, hopefully tomorrow.

Yes Meg, you will start to feel better after the drains are out, but I am almost 4 weeks post-op and still swollen, sore and frustrated. I know the healing is a long and slow process, and sometimes I find myself second guessing myself on deciding to have this done. I am still trying to keep positive, even though sometimes it is difficult. Just know we are all here for you. Let us know how your appointment goes tomorrow!