Thank you for joining me today in this information packed 5 Day Pouch Test Bulletin. I have been following various conversations in social media groups about weight regain after   bariatric surgery and share with you today articles that I hope will promote a calm understanding of how weight regain happens. Featured topics include slider foods, ways to relieve nausea, and protein supplements. I hope you find something useful as you pursue a long lasting healthy weight with surgery. Thanks for taking time from your busy life to join me here today.

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I don't know about you, but I'm a frequent flier in the nausea club since having WLS. My surgery was in 1999 and I have yet to break the code of understanding why sometimes I just feel sick and queasy: sometimes after I eat, sometimes when I've had nothing to eat. Smells and odors will bring on tummy turbulence for me quite quickly and equally unexpectedly. There is only so much preventative effort I can do to avoid a queasy stomach, such as avoiding the strong bakery smell of sugar. (I know! a blessing in disguise, right?) One faint whiff of  freshly fried glazed doughnuts in the morning makes me as sick as a freshman sailor on the high seas.   Because this condition is so random for me I have found different ways to relieve the nausea when it strikes. Consider some of these approaches to relief the next time you feel queasy and nauseated:

For motion induced nausea try sucking a sugar free peppermint right before travel begins and as needed during travel. For example, when flying take a peppermint when the aircraft is departing the gate.

Peppermint or ginger herbal tea with lemon will soothe a queasy stomach and are known to relieve nausea. This is a beneficial tonic during cold and flu season as well.

While doing the 5 Day Pouch Test some people experience nausea that is associated with carbohydrate withdrawal. Read here how to combat this condition: 5 Day Pouch Test and Nausea

Reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth can be soothing, particularly if the nausea led to vomiting. A strong broth can be diluted with water which may aid digestibility. Warm broth is best, not too hot or too cold. If the nausea was caused by inadequately chewed food and resulted in vomiting try a diet of warm clear broth the following day. This may relieve the soreness of an irritated tummy.

Dry toast or saltine crackers offer relief to stomach sickness. But for weight loss surgery patients they pose the hazard of becoming a relied-upon comfort food with no nutritional value. Use this solution sparingly.

Pay attention to beverage temperature. Many people find tepid water or tea provide comfort and relief from nausea. For lap-band patients a room temperature glass of water is comforting as it keeps the band pliable. Many band patients cannot tolerate iced beverages. Sleuth out the best beverage temperature for your bariatric system. A temperature adjustment of a few degrees can make a big difference in your comfort.

Comfortable clothing will relieve symptoms of nausea for some people. Avoid wearing clothes that are tight and binding. Severe nausea can be relieved by resting in a reclined position in a cool dark room.

For olfactory nausea try breathing through your mouth as this decreases the sensory response to smells. Seek fresh air by stepping outside, opening a window or turning on a fan. An aggressively air conditioned room --think cold-- can also provide almost instant relief from nausea.

For nausea that is chronic rather than random keep a careful record or diary of nausea events. The record needs to include time of day, environmental conditions, all symptoms (gas, bloating, queasiness, vomiting, etc.) and food and beverage intake. Provide this record to a dietitian, nurse or doctor who can make a specific plan for your personal circumstance. Severe cases of chronic nausea may require prescription medication. It is time to talk to your doctor about nausea if you are unable to eat adequate nutrition and drink adequate liquid to prevent dehydration and if the nausea is disrupting your daily activities and quality of life.

Nausea can lead to dehydration. Link to this article to learn how to avoid dehydration: WLS patients and Dehydration

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