Who Has Survived The Stomach Flu?

[hopetolose 192]

There is a rampant case of stomach flu going around our school and I am so afraid of getting it. My stomach feels a little quezy, but not sure if that is just me thinking to much!

Has anyone had a case of the stomach flu and survived without getting an unfill? I am wondering if I should get an unfill as a precaution?!? In the past I have been able to "talk" myself out of throwing up, but I wonder if that will work now.

Uggg, I dont want this! But I guess I am going to get at some point in time that I have my band. I was just hoping to make it to goal before that happened.

[libbyb 3]

Yes I had it right before Christmas and it was not fun. I only threw up once and it really scared me. Call your DR. they can give you a script that will help you to not throw up. I didnt get ahold of my Dr in time but they told me that there is something they could have given me.

Good Luck!!!!!

[Gingermo 1]

I worry about the same thing! I was gonna ask my dr. about it last time but forgot.

[hopetolose 192]

I still have some of those Patches that you put behind your ear to prevent nausia, wonder if I should put that on???

[Violet953 46]

I talked to my doctor about this today and he basically just said if it happens from something other than food getting stuck, that it should be fine and that if they had to they would unfill...you just need to tell your doctor right away of your concern and he will probably give you something...or tell you what to do. I was worried about this as well! Last thing I want is to have the band in me and get violently ill and have my band slip! He assured me its something that rarely happens though.

[Dawn200321 146]

I had the stomach flu about two weeks ago. I was worried about the band slipping because I was vomiting. I survived. I definetly didnt want an un-fill because once I kicked the flu I knew I would be hungry and ready to eat!

[horsegirl315 114]

The NP at my surgeons office said if it is violent, (LOL) you should come into the office and get an unfill. We all know at one point this will probably happen--just a matter of when unfortunately! :-/

[journey4me 23]

I was jsut banded so I'm not sure. I did throw up on the way home and I am always someone who can talk myself out of it. I had a flu shot before surgery, because I didn't want to take the chance of getting it an throwing up with the band. If you don't have anything against getting a flu shot I would definitely do it next year. Good luck I hope you feel better!

[Nix 1]

I had a bad stomach bug a couple months ago, threw up a little bile the first couple times and then dry heaves for about 20-30 times before I could get someone to take me to the Dr. They gave me a shot to stop the nausea and pills to take home for the same thing and I didn't throw up again. Go get the pills if you think you might catch it, I wish I had done the same thing (I caught it from my boyfriend).