Q: My surgery is scheduled for Friday May 30th, and my biggest fear is vomiting post op. My Dr. is loading me up with anti-nausea meds including the patch to wear on my neck. Will this reduce the chance that I will vomit after surgery?
A: A number of factors will affect your level of nausea after surgery. One of the keys is having an excellent anesthesiologist who is familiar with rhinoplasty. The type and amount of anesthetics you are administered during surgery plays a big role in how you wake up from surgery. Nausea in these cases is rare. For your case, your recovery nurses and your surgeon will be the best people to ask regarding how much nausea to expect.
