Hi Tom
I had very bad nausea and sickness for over 10 days during SCT. The consultant informed me that I couldn't go home until I was weaned off the many anti sickness tablets and could keep down fluids/solids. It was a slow process, but by the time I was released I could eat a few mouthfuls of food and drink some water. Because I had lost over 4 stone in weight since diagnosis due to sickness, I was referred to the dietician for guidance on food intake, who advised small meals, little and often with supplement drinks until my diet went back to normal.
When I got home, the sickness continued when I tried to eat a heavy meal. It was much better if I snacked or just ate light meals of cheese/tuna or egg on toast, yogurt, custard, etc. I used the supplement drinks for a couple of months. After SCT, I needed a good 14 hours sleep a night. I learnt that if I tried to get up too early in the mornings without adequate rest, then I was sick. If I rushed around after breakfast trying to get dressed or go to an early hospital appointment, then I was sick. I had to rest after food for a good half an hour, otherwise I would vomit. It took a good 18 months before I lost the feeling of nausea or sickness, but because it was occasional rather than every day, I tried to avoid the anti sickness tablets. I learnt to carry around a sickness bowl in the car and in my bag for the odd occasions when I needed to be sick.
I was never offered anti sickness tablets after SCT because my consultant felt they were not necessary. I believed I did not need the tablets and tried to cope as best as possible. I wish now that I had asked for a supply after SCT – if you need the anti sickness tablets then take them until you feel better. It's taken three years to regain my weight and now I need to watch what I eat again otherwise non of my clothes will fit me!
Jan x
john62 11 years, 4 months ago.
