pre-band anxiety

txbldhnds · June 28, 2005

Hey,

I got a bit of a scare last night. I am not banded yet, but I was violently ill last night--vomiting like I never have before. I called my PCP and the first thing he said was, "Have you had your surgery yet?" (referring to the banding). When I said no, he said "Thank God" and then called in something for me.

I'm still feeling pretty bad today, but now I am worried about vomiting. I read about "PB"ing causing the band to slip. I almost turned myself inside out last night. This is probably a 24 hr "bug" that I have. What happens if/when you get sick from non-band related causes?

Has anyone had this happen post-banding?

What can happen?

Any advice?

Colleen

Julie_Dizz · June 28, 2005

Hi Colleen,

The band will tolerate SOME vomitting. However, should a bandster get the stomach bug, it is best to call the doc and get something that will alleviate the nausea. I don't know how to spell it, but the most common anti-nausea drug sounds like "FEN-er-gan."

My doc tells us all that if we're throwing up due to a bug, to call him immediately. He does not want us throwing up any more than we have to. In my program, we have only had one person have a complication from throwing up. So, I think the team has a pretty good approach.

Some bandsters develop maladaptive behaviors that cause them to throw up on a regular basis. This includes eating too much and overfilling the pouch to the point that it has to come back up. I even know people that, without the band, someone would think they are bulemic. This is soooo bad for their body and puts them at very high risk for slippage or migration. I have had the good fortune to go nearly 14 months since surgery without throwing up even once.

txbldhnds · June 28, 2005

Thanks for the reply, Julie! My sister was banded a couple of months ago and she throws up a lot, but very easily. Me, I have never been able to go easy into a puke--I fight it every step of the way, even when I know it will make me feel better. I worry about her.

I am so sore today from retching. My dr. called in phenergan, the nausea med, but it took a long time for me to keep one down.

I will definitely discuss this with my surgeon. I am a self pay on this WLS due to insurance exclusion and I keep getting dollar signs flashing before me.

Thanks for the info.

Colleen

Jammin & Losin · June 28, 2005

Thanks for the reply, Julie! My sister was banded a couple of months ago and she throws up a lot, but very easily. Me, I have never been able to go easy into a puke--I fight it every step of the way, even when I know it will make me feel better. I worry about her.
I am so sore today from retching. My dr. called in phenergan, the nausea med, but it took a long time for me to keep one down.

I will definitely discuss this with my surgeon. I am a self pay on this WLS due to insurance exclusion and I keep getting dollar signs flashing before me.

Thanks for the info.

Colleen

$$$$$ signs or no $$$$ signs PLEASE don't wait to get help from your dr.Especially after being banded. You don't want to risk hurting your self vomiting... and vomiting all the time after being banded is not normal. Please tell your sis to tell her surgeon that she is pbing and vomiting alot. She needs to address these problems cause they could become worse.

Good luck with getting banded and take care of your self and your band always!!!

txbldhnds · June 28, 2005

Hey Julie, I was just re-reading your "stats"....That is amazing! You are my hero!

Well done, way to go, atta girl, and woo-hoo!

Colleen

soonergirl · June 28, 2005

My Dr. told me that the other option in severe cases of vomiting - like a bad bug, they can remove your fill as well??

txbldhnds · June 28, 2005

$$$$$ signs or no $$$$ signs PLEASE don't wait to get help from your dr. and your sis needs to be sure she is letting her dr know of her problems too!!!

I'm not banded yet. This is just a new worry since this hit me last night. Reading lots of the posts here can get a person downright scared!

I've told my sister that she needs to tell the dr. We see the same one, so if she doesn't tell him, I'm gonna te-ell! I'm still her big sister and I can still tell on her!

Thanks for your reply!

Colleen