Nausea & Diarrhea 5+ Weeks Post Hysterectomy

I had complete Dvh on Sept 19. Been feeling pretty good. I'm supposed to return to work on Nov 8th. I'm worried about strength. Any tips on how to build myself back up? I go for my 6 wk appt nov1. This past week I have also been experiencing naseau and diarrhea. What is everyone eating? I been fine up til now. Thanks!!

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Originally Posted by kimbo50 I had complete Dvh on Sept 19. Been feeling pretty good. I'm supposed to return to work on Nov 8th. I'm worried about strength. Any tips on how to build myself back up? I go for my 6 wk appt nov1. This past week I have also been experiencing naseau and diarrhea. What is everyone eating? I been fine up til now. Thanks!!

I am 3 weeks post op and today I have been nauseous and have diarrhea not sure what happened I have been feeling ok.. I eat small meals, and snacks, drink plenty water, and cranberry juice to avoid bladder infection. Graham crackers help me when I get nauseous. Hope you feel better

It's likely that the surgical antibiotics have upset the normal balance of bacteria inside your intestinal tract, allowing a GI bug to take hold. When you see your doctor on Tuesday, be sure to mention it, so he can give you something to treat it; in addition to what he prescribes, I would recommend a probiotic supplement, or regular servings of live culture yogurt, to restore this balance. And phtreats, taking probiotics can also help to prevent a bladder infection, by restoring the normal balance of bacteria in there. Also, the diarrhea could leave you seriously dehydrated, especially of the nausea is preventing you from taking much in, so you need to work to maintain your fluid and electrolyte levels. You can make a rehydration cocktail by adding 1/2 tsp of honey and a pinch of salt to a glass of clear fruit juice, or just get some Gatorade or Pedialyte; sip it slowly to minimize stomach upset. Ginger is a well known remedy for nausea, so try some crystallized ginger, ginger tea, or flat ginger ale - the fizz can bother your stomach. Also try the BRAT diet - that's bananas, rice, applesauce and toast - and avoid hard to digest foods until things return to normal; that includes legumes, onions and garlic, cruciferous vegetables, cucumbers, melons, pears, and artificial sweeteners. Here's hoping you'll be over this soon, and back on the road to recovery!