I can't keep anything down all of a sudden!

[Dixie Rose 1]

My lap band was last year, February 29. It was been pretty much normal according to these boards and from past experiences of people I know. I've lost 55 pounds. 3 days ago I started not being able to keep food down and had trouble keeping drinks down, especially when I was taking my meds. Right now I can't keep any solid food down and very little liquid; especially with my pills. This has never happened before and if stress is a factor I'm about to have to have 4 ruptured discs in my neck fixed; so if stress contributes I definately have it. Also I take care of my 84 year old father and getting my sisters and brother to help with him while I'm down is a no for sure! I worry about the surgery and about the care of my father. I haven't mistreated my band so all of this throwing up all of a sudden has been a total surprise. What do I need to do? Is there anything to do? Could my band have slipped? I haven't mistreated it at all. Let me know anything to help. This is worrying me to death which is probably contributing to the situation. Thanks so much, Deb

[aeromech 202]

When was your last fill? Have you been sick with a cold or flu?

I ask this because my wife had problems when sick, mucus really effects the operation of the band and kind of makes the restriction effect more. Her nurse told her to come in if she feels like she nude getting sick now order to perform a de-fill. Then once better do a re-fill.

The other thing us you could have had too big of a fill or you aren't chewing completely, or too big bites, or even wrong foods. It's worth calling your doctor about.

[feb27bandwoman 112]

Go to ER of a hospital with bariatric surgeons. Call your surgeon. He/she will probably tell you which ER to go to. Don't play, if you can't drink liquids, it's an emergency.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

It could very well be stress, but even if that is the cause, you'll need some removed from your band until you're passed this stressful part of your life.

Unfortunately it could also be a sign of a slip, too.

Either way, you need to contact your surgeon immediately. If you can't keep fluids down, you need to go to the ER immediately.

Good luck.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

i cant answer any of your questions but i am sure your doctor can

lease make an appt and have them check you out and put your mind at ease

[Veronica68 81]

Contact your surgeon or go right to the ER if you haven't already. All of a sudden not keeping anything down is a sign of a slipped band. I don't want to scare you, but you need to take this seriously. Hope you already are gettting medical attention. Please keep us posted on what's going on. Good luck!