What if you get the Flu??

[KariK 0]

Ok so I got the flu this weekend and it was so weird. I heaved and heaved but no vomit could get up through my band and out of me. I was really scared because will it cause a slip? Has anyone else experienced this? Scared the heck outa me.

[sherilynn 1]

That is such a HUGE fear of mine, as I don't just upchuck...I violently vomit! I know there are meds to take to ease nausea...but if you're truly sick with something...I'm not sure if it's good to hold in the vomit?

[Jachut 487]

I got a case of it less than a week after I got banded, I took the anti nausea medication - what happened was whilst the rest of the family was heaving everywhere, I got the sweats and chills, the fevers, felt crap, felt nauseous but had no vomiting or diarrhoea. It passed in a normal time frame.

I think its a bit different if you get food poisoning and your body really needs to evacuate the offending food.< /p>

But yes, I believe violent vomiting can cause slippage - its best avoided by far. But it doesnt always cause slippage, so chances are you're fine. Hope you feel a lot better though.

[Iluvharleys 15]

I had it last year and I threw up a couple of time, it didn't hurt me. As soon as I got to the doctor and he gave me some meds I was fine.

[Poodles 0]

I now have phenegren on hand. Both pills and suppositories. Figure, one way or the other it should help.

I caught the nastiest bug a few weeks ago and threw up multiple times (and I was overfilled), but when the checked my pouch/band last week, it was fine.

[BandaCat 1]

I had a really bad episode a couple weeks ago (food poisoning/flu??). Violent vomiting for 6 hours. It definitely made me have less restriction. My doctor got me in right away to do a flouroscopy because he was concerned about slippage. No slip but I guess all the movement made the band adjust alittle bit and made me need a small fill. I'm very happy that I went to get it checked. They also recommended staying on liquids for a few days to give my stomach time to recuperate from the vomiting.

[Ariel 1]

I had an unfortunate experience with vomitting. The day after being banded i got a stomach virus. After trying two different anti-nausea meds the doctor told me to get to the ER. They admitted me and I stayed for two nights. Not a fun experience but thankfully no damage done to the band. So i guess worst case sceniro if you get a stomach bug you may have to make a trip to the hospital. But the doctor did tell me they were being extra careful since i was 1 day post op.

[Hedwig 0]

I have been sick twice since banding. The thing is I can't vomit either. Nothing will come up from the band. So I have experience that part. Not fun.

[JJB 2]

Me and my 2 year old were in bed with the stomach bug on Christmas. Oh man was it horrible. I could not bring anything up either. But my 2 year old had no problem. I started eating normal the day after and does not feel like anything with my band has changed. This was my 2nd bug since banding. No fun at all.

[kelli 0]

Everyone's posts are so helpful...thanks! We have a virus going around and I have been totally stressing about getting it with the "band"...but it sounds like you should just call your doc and get some anti-nausea meds and stay on liquids for a few days. Not a whole lot of fun, but manageable...:phanvan