Stomach Virus and the Band

Hoop79088 · February 9, 2009

We have had the stomach virus going around alot and I have been around several people that have come down sick with it. What are the guidelines for feeling sick to your stomach and trying to protect your band?

BigMomma1981 · February 9, 2009

I was banded in November 08 and my Dr told me that if I get the flu now it will be okay as I have healed. He did say if it got severe to call and get anti nausia medicine. Good luck.

kiz · February 9, 2009

I was also told not to worry if I had a 24 hr virus. If after a day I was still vomiting, to call the office, and they would call in a prescription for anti-nausea meds. I could also come in for an unfill.

There's a very nasty stomach bug going around, so I'm being even extra vigilant about hand washing. I definitely don't want to test my band.

twirl · February 9, 2009

I was told to call if I have to vomit and they might do an unfill on me until I am better

Jaffa · February 9, 2009

Just a personal opinion, and I'm not a health professional, but I don't believe in any 24 hour stomach virus. If it only lasts 24 hours, I believe it is almost always bad food.

I also think all lapbanders especially should be getting the flu shot to try and avoid the nastiest stuff.

I have a prescription for anti-nausea medicine, just in case I ever need it quickly.