Vomiting after surgery..

[immaculate.beast]

I have had several surgeries in the past (non orthognathic) and every time I get sever nausea and I vomit for the first 24/48 hours after surgery, despite anti nausea meds.
I am terrified of choking on my own vomit, haha, I know it sounds ridiculous but it scares me.. Are we allowed to take the bands off if we feel sick so we have room to vomit? I am also afraid of infection because of the vomiting.
Did anyone experience a lot of vomiting after their surgery?
A lot of barf talk.. sorry!

[Vic]

That's normal. It's just a mix of the anaesthetic and morphine that makes you feel sick. Just make sure you're sleeping inclined after surgery

[immaculate.beast]

Thanks for the reply Vic!
I'll have to borrow a recliner from someone for after surgery, sleeping situation didn't even occur to me, but that is extremely important!

[kjohnt]

I wouldn't eat solid food 24 hours prior to surgery if it's a huge concern.  I think you're not supposed to have anything for 12 hours anyway, so maybe just ice cream and protein shakes the 12 before that to ensure you'll only vomit liquid to make it easier.

[marcus3415]

You can rent a recliner online!

Do NOT take your bands off and DO NOT drink anything but clear liquids afterwards

[TMKA]

I vomited after surgery, it wasn't too bad. I had told them that morphine makes me vomit, and I had planned on refusing morphine, but the nurse gave me some before I realized what she was doing. I literally said "what was that?" , and started puking. I refused any more after that and didn't puke again.