Question about vomiting

[spoiltmom 44]

I'm having a hysterectomy next week and my surgeon's nurse told me that if I have any post op vomiting to immediately let my Ob/Gyn or my surgeon know so that I can get put on meds to stop it. She said they don't want me throwing up at all.

Is this just b/c my band is new or what? I mean if you get a stomach virus are you still supposed to take meds instead of throwing up?

[JMinDallas 1]

From what I understand, in general it's not good to throw up with the band. Yes, I've heard they give you meds to not throw up if you have a stomach virus.

What I'd do is tell the anesthesiologist to give you some anti-nausea meds. I had a hyster last yr, and recovered really fast and well. No issues at all with being sick or anything (I didn't have the band though). So I'm sure you'll be fine.

[Janiece 64]

My Dr gave me a prescription for these little chewable tablets (I can look up the name when I get home) to keep with me at all times (FOREVER) in case I get nauseous. My nurse flipped out when I casually mentioned I needed to get the prescription filled. She said that if I get a stomach virus or motion sick on a cruise or anything I needed to take the tablet immediately b/c the stomach violently contracts when you throw up and it can cause band slippage and ripping of the sutures holding the band in place. :biggrin:

[LoserHeather37 5]

I had a stomach virus this past week and immediately called my bariatric doctor. They told me that once I stop vomiting and can start eating again to just have warm liquids the first couple of days and then move to mushies for a couple of days.

I'm not a doctor, but seems to me that if you have a stomach virus, it's best to get it out of your system and not just take meds to make you not throw up.

I know the dangers of vomiting, but you can't go the rest of your life popping a pill to keep from throwing up, can you?

I don't know, this, like almost everything else having to do with the band, is different among doctors.