Virus or What?

[Margi 0]

I have had something since last week! It has hit me hard, and I hear it is going around. A virus? I dont know. The runs and throwing up like never before. Does anyone know if you have on a band and get this sick, are ya able to throw up, what happens with this? Please, anyone know?

[LapBandit 5]

I haven't had the virus you're talking about...sounds delightful. I HOPE you don't get that...keep washing your hands! Anyway, I have had a stomach virus that caused me to vomit. It was difficult. The band doesn't like to let "stuff" come up, but it did. If you should get a bad bug it has been recommended to take anti-naseau meds either OTC or from your doc as well as discuss whether or not you should have your band emptied until it passes. Excessive vomitting is not good for your band and should be avoided if at all possible. Best wishes and stay healthy!

[skbishop78 0]

I got the flu last week and threw up violently....I called my Dr and he called me in Phenagren (spelt wrong I am sure). I took it for several days and it helped but then I threw up so much that My band swelled and I couldn't even get Water down. He met me at his office and took out 1.4 cc at 8:30 at night. He said it was very important to not let yourself get that way. It hurt sooooo bad and my port area was very tender. It was an awful feeling. I recommend if you get sick to call the doc right away b/c I was severely dehydrated by the time I got to his office. Good luck in not getting it....it sucked!

[bwaydiva 4]

I just came back from the ER where I got 3 bags of Fluid with an IV and an AMAZING drug called Zofran. I have had that awful stomach flu since Friday and the only thing that has helped with the vomiting is Zofran. Seriously it's a wonder drug. I'm not banded yet but if you are I would ask your PCP to give you that drug straight away if you're sick.

Feel Better! I work at a hospital and I've NEVER seen this many cases of severe flu before. Hydrate and see your doctor. Vomiting can cause slippage... so go see your doc.