Emetophobia: support for mums to be and mums

Gallbladder surgery.

Might be a long shot but I’ve been referred to have my gallbladder out due to gallstones.
As someone with emetophobia all I can think about is being s^ck after surgery.
If anyone’s had this surgery please let me know how you felt after coming around in recovery.
Thank you.

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Hi! I totally understand—that can feel overwhelming. I asked for plenty of nausea medication beforehand and had no issues at all. Just be open with your doctor about your emetophobia—they can help make a plan that keeps you comfortable. You’ve got this

thank you soo much! Did you have no nausea/sickness in recovery days later?x

Hi! I didn’t have any nausea or feel sick afterward. I asked for anti-nausea medication to take home, just to be safe, and it helped me feel more at ease. Definitely let your doctor know about your phobia—they’ll understand.

that’s soo good to hear thank you. I’ve still got some anti sickness from pregnancy if they’re in date I’ll keep those with me🤣I will definitely let the doctors know c

Hey, I had my gallbladder removed in September 2024 and wasn’t even aware that I could ask for anti - nausea. I had no nausea or sickness after my surgery and it was a smooth recovery. They talk a lot about diet after surgery but I can reassure you I never would know it’s been removed now. I can eat exactly the same as before with no problems. I later found out I was very early in my pregnancy when I had the surgery and my little boy was healthy and we both coped well x

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