Stomach virus or something's wrong with my band

[rathsog 0]

Help! I've had this odd dizziness and nausea and can't tell if I'm sick or if there is something wrong with my band.

I was banded on 2/24 and have been following the doctor's orders religiously. I eat no more than a cup of very soft food but most "meals" I can only eat about 1/2 cup.

Since Thursday, I've been dizzy and feeling like crap. I vomited on Friday after 1/2 cup of cream of asparagus Soup. I haven't eat much since then and still feel gross.

Does anyone have any thoughs about whether I could have done something to my band or did I merely catch a bug from my kids?

Thanks for your help.

[TerriDoodle 6]

It sounds more like you've just got a bug. If there was something wrong with your band you'd probably so restricted you wouldn't be able to get fluids down at all. That being said, it is imperative that you do everything possible to avoid throwing up with your new band -- the stitches keeping it in place are not healed yet.

While you're sick stick with bland foods, no grease and no milk products!! Do you have any phenergan in the house? Your doc may have prescribed it for you after surgery. Or talk the pharmacist about the best OTC med for nausea.

[Emilie1 3]

Sorry you are feeling bad, I had a bug about a month ago and got dehydrated real quick. I think it was harder recovering from dehydration than the bug, so make sure that you get plenty to drink.