How Does The Band Handle A Stomach Virus?

kland · September 28, 2007

Fortunately, I'm not sick, but got to thinking about this. I have had three fills now, so I've got pretty good restriction. I do know that good restriction is supposed to be when the stoma is about the size of a pencil lead. That's very small.

I understand PB's....the food hasn't gotten into the stomach yet. But what about when you do have food in your stomach and you get sick? Have you experienced this and did the band cause more trouble with the stomach bug than you experienced prior to being banded?

neveragain · September 28, 2007

It has the potential to be pretty disastrous, but I wouldn't worry about it until it happens.

tizen33 · September 28, 2007

At my pre-op appointment the surgeon said that after I'm banded that if I got the flu bug to call him immediately so he could prescribe anti-nausia medicine. He said vomitting can cause the band to slip. I'm not sure if this is forever or just until I heal after surgery. Someone out there should have some more info.

Good Luck!!

Daisalana · September 28, 2007

I got food poisoning or the flu or something in July (Banded in April). I was heaving and horribly throwing up for 24 hours. It felt like I was ripping my band out.. but x-ray showed it was in perfect position when I went back to the doctor.

It was definitely scary for me, and I didn't have any fills at the time.

Now I think I could be at my sweet spot, and eating is a chore.. I'm kind of scared to get sick like I was that day

I do keep anti-nausea medicine (liquid) in my medicine cabinet.. it's over the counter.