help!

[tyler13 0]

I was banded little over a year ago, with no real problems until recently. About 3 weeks ago I started having vomiting issues. Now its gotten to the point that not much stays down at all (liquids as well).

At times I can only drink or eat maybe 1/2 cup at a time and stay full for many hours. I'm having a hard time getting all the fluids I need to in a day. Sometimes food or liquids stay down for only 45 minutes to an hour then I'm vomiting again. I haven't had a fill since March so no change there. I can't get into my doctor for another 10 days and starting to get worried! Anyway know if this could be a symptoms of band slippage?

[cwm812 11]

You are already doing the right thing. You need to see your doctor.

Here's what I would do until your appointment. I'd stick to liquids or at least mushies and let your stomach calm down. You can still drink, so you aren't going to get dehydrated or in serious danger. Just go very slowly and don't try anything difficult for at least a few days.

I don't know why this is happening to you and I know that is scary. I can tell you that over the last 9 months or so, I keep getting tighter, so it does happen. I don't have a slip. Last time, my doctor removed .3 cc and I was fine. I thinking about scheduling another unfill. I can tell the symptoms, now. I am just getting tighter little by little. I'm not throwing up much yet, but if I leave this go, I will be soon. My doctor has no explanation for this. He just says that it happens sometimes.

If you are getting worse over the weekend, I'd call the office again. 10 days is a long time to wait and I know that the office staff can often squeeze you in, if they know how bad things are.

Cindy

[ElfiePoo 109]

It is pointless to try and second guess why you're having difficulties. If you were fine up until now and things changed suddenly, call your doctor. If you are not keeping liquids down, then call your doctor...NOW! Dehydration will only make things worse, not to mention you can create serious medical conditions...or death...from not being able to drink.

My .02...if I was doing fine and then all of a sudden started having the problems you are, I would be a bit leery about a doctor who would make me wait 10 days to see him and would be looking for a new one.

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[vlp1968 83]

I would call your doctor and explain you need to be seen ASAP. Tell them it's an emergency (which I think it is). My doc. has come in on days he doesn't usually see patients (although he is nearby at the hospital) to do an unfill. Try to get as much Water in as possible, although it sounds like it's uncomfortable. I agree that liquids until you see your doc. is probably a good idea. Hope you feel better soon!

[monkeymama 0]

I agree with previous posters stay on liquids for now. I would even go so far as to keep it to Clear Liquids as much as possible. I also agree that you need to call your doctor back- if the front desk isn't listening ask for the nurse or medical assistant. Tell them you are vomiting and can't keep liquids down- if they don't get you in right away then look for another doctor ASAP. Also, if you begin to get dehydrated then go to the ER.