's Nausea & the Vagus Nerve

[Guest guest]

thanks bridgit for keepig me out of the dark,,love karen

[Guest guest]

> brigit where is the nausea coming from? karen

I sent you a private email about this last week, but I'll

repeat it here.

The BPD/DS surgery severely irritates the Vagus Nerve. The Vagus

Nerve starts in your brain and runs along the length of the

Alimentary Canal. In other words this nerve runs from your brain

through your neck, down your esophagus, along your stomach, through

your abdominal cavity right down to your anus. When the surgeon is

cutting your stomach and transecting your bowels, this nerve becomes

severly irritated and swollen. It affects numerous bodily systems,

including your sense of taste. That is why you are so nauseated.

Eventually the Vagus Nerve swelling and irritation will decrease, as

will your nausea and your distored sense of taste.

Hope this helps!

Bridget

[Guest guest]

Bridget...thanks so much for explaining the nausea....I get it at least daily but it usually lasts under 5 seconds.

Bobbi-jo

4-30-01

- 45 lbs