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Re: (((((Ale))))))From: nsmitch (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed Sep 20 01:02:47 2000
Hi all who've asked. I have found success for post-op nausea with the use of the following: Propofol, Zofran and Ondanzitron (Belle, did I spell the last one right?) These are in conjunction with the normal N2O/O2 (lower case 2's if that makes sense ) OR Toradol, Zofran, Versed, Propofol and Mivacron. These were two separate surgeries and anesthesiologists. The second one followed up where the first left off and he did his own mix. (The anesthesiologists gave me cards to carry with me listing these meds so in case I have an emergency and need surgery the anesthesiologist will know what to use. I also carry with me when I travel a list of ALL meds, ALL treating physicians, ALL Dx, and ALL surgeries so I can be treated properly. I do not personally use an emergency wrist bracelet because my meds, etc. change so frequently it'd be more work to keep the administering agency up to date with me....) Anyway, I used to wake from surgery extremely nauseated even when they gave me motion sickness patch before AND everything but the kitchen sink. Finally the anesthesiologist would just walk away shaking his head saying "Sorry, can't do anything else" while I was puking my guts out. (Note: It is usually the narcotics that are used during surgery that cause the severe nausea.) As I said, since the use of these I have had vomiting and nausea-free surgeries (except the first post-op occurrence....remember I also have IBS, a "nutcracker esophagus" - honest, that's the term, breathing and coughing difficulties and cannot tolerate narcotic meds for the most part). After these successes I have had ALL surgeries with either of the combinations. I have recommended this to friends with cancer and other people facing surgery and so far, so good. As for post-op tremors and coldness, that is the gas that was used to extend your abdomen leaving your system. (although I also experienced that with knee surgery so maybe Belle has a better answer). Anyway, it should subside with warm blankets or an electric blanket. If you are not being treated with these post-op, request it or better yet, make sure the post-op plan includes this. (I always meet with all staff including the anesthesiologist BEFORE surgery so we all are on the same page before I go under. This alleviates any potential errors or misunderstandings and it makes me feel more in charge of my destiny going in. For most of us, surgery is one more time we give up our power to someone else. For me, I find that I have a better chance at a good recovery if I feel the most at ease as possible going in. Remember, this is YOUR body and YOUR life....) It is also good to use and electric blanket on your shoulders and chest area at home for the following days to relieve aching (this is common with women who have C-sections as well....the blanket helps dissipate the air inside the body cavity...did I get that right Belle?) Sally Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this life has a purpose. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
>----- Original Message ----- Hi nsmitch! Yes, I would like to know the cocktail for post op nausea. I always get sick afterwards and my surgery is coming up soon. Also, you know that awful freezing feeling you get after surgery? Any ideas on that?? Thanks in advance for any help. Keep well, Ale -----Original Message----- From: nsmitch <anonymous@obgyn.net> To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <anonymous@obgyn.net> Date: Monday, September 18, 2000 11:46 PM Subject: Re: (((((Ale))))))
>Sela, I haven't met you but I want to also wish you the best with your
>>----- Original Message -----
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