Help, I Cant stop Vomiting!

[slimjimmy 0]

I had the lap band procedure this tuesday and have not stopped throwing up since. I was re-admitted to the hospital last night and the nausea subsided, however as soon as I got home today I began throwing up again. Can anyone let me know how long this goes on or any advice on how to deal with this. It is becoming really discouraging. Is this normal? One moment I feel great, the next moment I'm in front of the toilet severely vomiting. Help!

[kimmyv 0]

Call your doctor immediately..... It is NOT good for you to be throwing up-- both for your band and for dehydration.

Are you feeling sick after you take pain meds? Sometimes they can make some people really sick to their stomach.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I agree with KimmyV call your doc NOW NOW NOW. Don't wait.

Lortab/Vicodin/Hydrocodone (same drug) makes me nauseated but surely if it had that effect on you, they'd have discovered it in the hospital.

Either way, move now, call your doc. please!

[Terri in KY 0]

Yes you do need to call your Dr. Is this after you have had your protien shake? After you take your meds? Or when you have not had anything at all. They really need t ofind out why you are vomiting so much. It will cause slippage in your band and you could be dehydrated. Keep us posted. I will pray for you.

[slimjimmy 0]

After two trips to the ER and getting admitted Sunday afternoon, we discovered what the real problem was! My gallbladder went bad and was not working, thus resulting in my symptoms of nausea, vomiting, etc. I had my gallbladder removed last night and I felt INSTANT relief! Now I can focus on my recovery and adjusting to my life with the lap band. Thank you all for your concern. For all future lap band patients, I would consider getting a gallbladder study before surgery. I could have avoided all of this if I had. In hind sight, we could see how my gallbladder had begun to deteriorate in week 2 of the liquid diet prior to surgery.

Grateful and relieved,

Slim Jimmy

[skinipete 0]

Bless you heart! It's going to seem like a breeze after what you have been thru!:regular_smile:

[kgloverii 0]

Glad you are feeling better! Here's to a quick recovery!!

[missybelle 1]

I'm so glad your feeling better and on your way to a great you. I'm glad I had no gallbladder prior to surgery.