Can't Keep Any Food Down

[Martiniamy 0]

I was banded 11-13-09, About a year ago I had my band unfilled due to not being able to keep any food down. I was unfilled for about a month (still felt a lot of constriction in how much I could eat) then had an upper endoscopy to ensure than band was working and there was no slippage, then was re filled. My last fill was in June, and since then I have had horrendous issues not keeping food down again. For instance I ate a pear about 45 mins ago, and threw it all back up. Anyone else had these same issues? Any remedies you can suggest? I DO NOT want to go thru another unfilling and endoscopy!!!

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I hate to tell you this, but you need have your band checked again and likely another unfill. Vomiting is never normal with the band and can lead to major problems. The longer you put it off the worse the risk of developing major issues, and you've already been putting it off since June, so I'd strongly suggest getting into your surgeon right away to figure out what's going on.

Best wishes to you.

[ElleG 394]

Agreed. You must see your doc. You are not able to properly nourish yourself that way and you could also be causing other problems with the vomiting. Good Luck

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

sorry but having a band means dealing with the dr (both good and bad times)

if you cant keep food or drink down, its time to see the dr.

if you dont, you can end up hurting yourself and you only have one life.

dont waste it. go to the dr and get it over with.