I can't keep anything down..I'm freaking out.

[MichelleBee 0]

I have had my band for over 2 years, and usually I could eat something, like a yogurt or a piece of fruit. Well in the last 2 months, since my last fill, I can't eat anything.

I am barfing everything..I even barfed Water.

I feel like passing out a lot, and I am really tired. I don't know what to do, I was thinking about getting my band removed, because I used to eat way too much, and now I am struggling to drink Water.

I also have the worst heartburn that I have had in a long time, I wake up and try to drink water, and get this horrible heartburn, and I have to barf the water back up. I have taken Prilosec, and Tums for my heartburn, and the Prilosec seems to make me barf everything, and Tums only work for a few minutes.

I am going back to my Dr. soon, but he seems to have this "everything is fine" attitude.

Maybe I just need to be slightly unfilled?

I just want to be able to eat something again. I have some Protein shake stuff (disgusting) and it seems to go down ok if I pace myself.

Anyone ever experience this? any ideas on how to stop this heartburn?

[nazzy 1]

ive had that problem to.i didnt get a unfiill but i notice in am i drink siomething hot,and take small sips im better then during day .also i think i was taking to big gulps of water.seems some days better than others im not getting another fill for a while,i made it for 2 months from last one and think ill wait longer,hope u feel better,i just notice in am hot is better and i slow down drinking.i got pepto and that seems to help alot

[elcee 3,341]

These sound like classic symptoms of being overfilled. Don't leave it as it can lead to all sorts of problems including a slip. Go back and get some fill out. you need to be able to eat proper food for the band to be able to work properly.

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

I agree with Elcee...but don't panic about an unfill. Even something as small as .2cc can make all the difference in the world in how you feel, what you can eat, etc. CALL THE DOC and go get this addressed.

[Sue Magoo 71]

Please call your doctor and insist that he see you today! You shouldn't let these kinds of things linger because it can do more damage that way. Also, being dehydrated is very dangerous - can even kill a person.

I hope you feel better soon.

Let us know how you make out with your doctor.

Sue

[losinit! 0]

Try being deployed overseas and going through this...me too, I have a hard time keeping anything down. I have to convince myself NOT to throw up. Even Water, or Vitamin water. I find myself overindulgeing and then here it comes. I am trying to get home as quick as I can to see the doctor. Take advantage of being right there..Ironically, when I got the band, no weight loss. First two fills, no weight loss. This third one they did in February, I was like ok, this works. And then BOOM, i got deployed. Now I cannot eat (3 months) and am 7000 miles away. But I have lost alot of weight. You guys keep posting because it helps me to understand what is happening, please. I am trying to come home ASAP.

[nazzy 1]

i had same problem for a few weeks,my lap band nurse lives in my sub,anyway i saw her when i was walking she told me to do Clear Liquids 3 days,then 3 days mushies then food, and it worked 3rd day i was fine,and now i can eat ,saved me a trip.maybe yours is worse but i was throwing up and stuff,she told me she know people whove had fills for mo nths and then this starts to happen and usually it worksd what she told me to do,in my case it did.she said if u get to the mushie stage and still throwing up then see dr,

[jdrocks226 0]

This is my question. Is vomiting and pb'ing the same. i was told to avoid vomiting at all costs. But I thought vomiting is bringing up the acids and all from original stomache and pb. was just :ohmy:bringing up what is in the pouch??? After my last fill (first one that seems i really have restriction) I have acid reflux . Also when something gets stuck, if it doesn't come up, I help it too, to get relief. Sometimes)... I thought if it was still in the pouch, it was ok, since I read threads that alot of people write what they eat and then say (it came back up) etc...I have been putting off getting an unfill, thinking it would go away. I am at my goal and am happy with where I am, but don't want to gain it back. I do ok when I really watch and cut everything small, I get a gurgle or burp after eating a small amount and know if I keep eating it will end up coming up...sometimes the slime feels like you are not getting air unless it comes up. I also think after PB ing I don't give it a chance to heal.. What are anyone's thoughts. I think I might need a slight unfill. After reading about the slips, and erosion, I am scared. thanks Judy

[jdrocks226 0]

I agree about the hot liquid in the morn. I have trouble getting anything cold down in the am...Last few morns I have had yogurt with Kashi in it and it has worked fine. For weeks I would just have coffee or tea till about 11 or 12.. I had a nexium last night and that really helped. I feel like I need one now to, and I haven't Pb ed in 2 days. Judy

[Great Pond 0]

I have had my band for over 2 years, and usually I could eat something, like a yogurt or a piece of fruit. Well in the last 2 months, since my last fill, I can't eat anything.

I am barfing everything..I even barfed Water.

I feel like passing out a lot, and I am really tired. I don't know what to do, I was thinking about getting my band removed, because I used to eat way too much, and now I am struggling to drink Water.

I also have the worst heartburn that I have had in a long time, I wake up and try to drink water, and get this horrible heartburn, and I have to barf the water back up. I have taken Prilosec, and Tums for my heartburn, and the Prilosec seems to make me barf everything, and Tums only work for a few minutes.

I am going back to my Dr. soon, but he seems to have this "everything is fine" attitude.

Maybe I just need to be slightly unfilled?

I just want to be able to eat something again. I have some Protein shake stuff (disgusting) and it seems to go down ok if I pace myself.

Anyone ever experience this? any ideas on how to stop this heartburn?

The same thing happen to me the only thing is that I have not a fill in about 6months and I've been vomiting and can't keep anything down. I've had my lapbank approx 2yrs. I'm now doing only liquids and waiting before seeing the Dr. Any suggestions?

[nazzy 1]

i just got back from my walk but the nurse at my lap band clinic lives by me she said clear liquids 3 days then try mushies,but if not just get a slight un fill,she said it happens to people who havent had a fill in along time even.they dont really know why,anyway she was right i did clear 3 days and im fine now,i wouldnt get mine out tho.see yr dr if the clear liquids dont work

[baytownl5 0]

yes, it been over 2 yrs for me. I"m having a hard time

eating, I throw up all the time. I have appt. for the Dr.

9-4-09. I hope to find out my problem.

[nkara 0]

I haven't had my surgery yet but the nutritionist told me once you have a fill you need to go back to clears/liquids for 48 hours so your stomach can heal.

I agree with several other posters who said you had too much of a fill. Call your doctor and ask to be seem immediately. Don't let this slide for weeks or months if possible.

[Sue Magoo 71]

yes, it been over 2 yrs for me. I"m having a hard time

eating, I throw up all the time. I have appt. for the Dr.

9-4-09. I hope to find out my problem.

Just wanted to say that it makes me angry when I see that someone has to wait days and days for an appointment when they are having issues with throwing up. I am very fortunate to have a doctor whose practice makes themselves available 24/7 and if you're having an issue they never make you wait for days.

I hope you feel better soon.

Sue

[marathinner 1]

I have had my band for over 2 years, and usually I could eat something, like a yogurt or a piece of fruit. Well in the last 2 months, since my last fill, I can't eat anything.

I am barfing everything..I even barfed Water.

I feel like passing out a lot, and I am really tired. I don't know what to do, I was thinking about getting my band removed, because I used to eat way too much, and now I am struggling to drink Water.

I also have the worst heartburn that I have had in a long time, I wake up and try to drink water, and get this horrible heartburn, and I have to barf the water back up. I have taken Prilosec, and Tums for my heartburn, and the Prilosec seems to make me barf everything, and Tums only work for a few minutes.

I am going back to my Dr. soon, but he seems to have this "everything is fine" attitude.

Maybe I just need to be slightly unfilled?

I just want to be able to eat something again. I have some Protein shake stuff (disgusting) and it seems to go down ok if I pace myself.

Anyone ever experience this? any ideas on how to stop this heartburn?

You need to see your doc ASAP!! All of the symptoms you are describing are NOT normal. If you cannot keep water down that is very serious. I don't mean to scare you...but it is highly important you see your doctor. I hope you find answers (whether it be an unfill or x-ray to check your band) and get relief soon!