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Nausea and vomiting is the common problem after lap band surgery. Yes this is a dangerous medical situation for lap band patient. You can get the chance of re-operation. Here are some guidelines which show you how to stop this or how to prevent this.
>> To your surgeon ask for the anti nausea medication before surgery or after surgery. Take it as instructed by your surgeon.
>> Gas-X strips can also help you to cut down nausea and also gas pain. Ask for this from your surgeon.
>> When you are feeling like nausea then start walking. This will help you to reduce the pain of gas and also nausea. You can also use treadmill, but remember use that with keeping setting low.
>> Meet with your surgeon and ask whether the medication you are using after lap ban surgery is leading for nausea or not. If this is then ask to reduce them if possible. To get relief from pain and both nausea, you can use liquid Tylenol instead of your pain medication.
>> Avoid eating large chunky food, chocolate, coffee, soda, sweets and alcohol. Never eat too much and never drink water in hurry. Stop smoking. Chew your food completely.
>> One more important thing, stop lay back on sofa or lie down for more time after you eat or drink. Sit for at least three hours. You can also walk or stand for a while. This will also help to prevent nausea.
 Posted 793 days ago
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