How much longer? Please help!

[Newbie's Wife 0]

My husband had lap-band surgery on December 7. He has not been able to keep anything down. He has been to the hospital 3 times to get IVs to help the dehydration. This is not what we signed up for. I realize eveyone is different, but how long can we expect this to continue? He has not progressed beyond trying Water, popsicles, Jello, and milkshakes. He had an endoscopy today to open up his stomach - still can't keep water down. The doctor says there is too much stomach in the ring. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Any advice - PLEASE? Thanks!

Lisa

[gordonfamily3 0]

I know my doc requires 2 weeks liquids after surgery. But the swelling should be going down by now. I have never heard of too much stomach in the ring. Sorry he is going through this...Hope it gets better soon.

[Wheetsin 714]

Have you called your surgeon? I certainly hope so... and my question then is, what did your surgeon say?

Too much stomach in the ring sounds to my untrained ears like the band is too tight and "cinching" the esophagus too much, creating a gathering of organ that is contained by the circumference of the band. Either it was filled too much too soon, or your husband may have been better suited for a larger band. But truly, that's just my best guess. It has been a LONG time since I took any medical classes.

[Wheetsin 714]

Oh, and as for your original question of how much longer - IMO one day is too long, which is why I'm curious about what your surgeon has to say.

It's not atypical to experience that with too much restriction... keeping Water down... but it is atypical for it to persist for nearly a week.