Constant nausea and retching 8 weeks post esophagastrectomy.

Posted by jmozz @jmozz, May 27 3:32pm

My brother had oesophageal surgery 8 weeks ago and has been readmitted 2x for weight loss and inability to eat in that he feels nauseous 24/7 and eating couple teaspoons food causes severe retching some time later. Currently on TPN IV. He's had all follow up tests and nothing wrong - no narrowing , no leaking just slightly slowed motility. On reglan. Esomeprazole but zofran etc not working so been stopped. Consultant says never seen it before and doesn't know what to do next- GI team stumped as well. Anyone have any suggestions at all? It's worrying the nausea never subsides and he's v low.

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goldenshadow | @goldenshadow | May 27 6:51pm

So sorry to hear. I’m 19 weeks post surgery. I wish I could help you. Have you talked to an oncology nutritionist might help.

jmozz | @jmozz | May 27 9:18pm

Yes he has but no foodstuff can be tolerated without heaving so stopped trying to eat. Jusr constant nausea and retching.

manuelo | @manuelo | 3 hours ago

When I had my surgery I was fed via a jtube connected to my intestine. I kept getting fed via the tube for a month or so until I could eat ln my own. Maybe he can get a jtube until his digestion stabilizes. His surgeon and oncology team should be providing solutions or alternatives so that he can eat. Talk to them. God Bless.