Flu and 7up

[savannahsmommie 0]

I have had the stomach flu two days and can not keep anything down. I am starting to get alittle dehydrated and the Urgent Care doctor said to drink some seven up to settle my stomach and he knows I have the band. Anyone drink carbination with the band when they were sick? All I want right now is some 7up to settle my stomach. Gatorade, Water, pedilite, and apple juice all keep coming back up. No food either.

[barbie1978 22]

I actually had a stomach bug last wednesday...AND the wednesday before. I did not vomit (thank god!)...BUT i sure as hell thought i was going to....couldn't put ANYTHING in my stomach...not even Water. As soon as i did, my stomach started flipping and bubbling...

If you can't keep even Water down, you need to call your surgeon to see what HE/SHE recommends. Because of dehydration, you really might need to be hospitalized for a day and get IV fluids....

I would not try anything carbonated! Nevermind the pain it would probably cause, but the bubbles can actually stretch your pouch...

GOODLUCK! Feel better and keep us updated please...

[LollyMoe 1]

First, you need something for the nausea. Call your doctor. Second, do not drink the seven-7. Third, Try to get as much rest as you can. Fourth, see if you can sip the liquid from Chicken/Noodle Soup. Fifth, try to sip some warm tea also. Not coffee.Sisth, you may need some liquid antibotics or a nice shot. Keep us informed. Hope you're better soon.

[TinaM 0]

i agree call your surgeon as an alternative you can pick up some pedialyte in the baby food section. I keep apple flavored on hand just in case

[nicolefromboston 0]

Let it go "flat" and it will help. I did that with gingerale when I had the stomach bug. As long as the bubbles are dead it will be okay

[newdicarlo 0]

OK, long time ago and long story, but I got alcohol poisoning in college, called the poison control hotline and they said to sip on the juice from a can of peaches or pears (packed in 100% juice, not syrup). After three days of vomiting non-stop it's the only thing that helped the nausea subside. It's not carbonated either, might be worth a try...

[HappyMe2009 0]

OK, long time ago and long story, but I got alcohol poisoning in college, called the poison control hotline and they said to sip on the juice from a can of peaches or pears (packed in 100% juice, not syrup). After three days of vomiting non-stop it's the only thing that helped the nausea subside. It's not carbonated either, might be worth a try...

Sounds like a story worth telling if you ask me!

To the OP - I have heard others say that as long as the soda is flat, it's not a problem. Also, the ginerale (not sure why they suggested 7-up) should be room temperature, not cold. Feel better soon!:thumbup:

[onikenbai 33]

Why 7up? I can understand ginger ale because ginger soothes the stomach, but 7up hasn't got anything in it that's good for your stomach that I know of. All it is is sugar and Water. Try some ginger tea or even just boiled ginger water. Boiled ginger water is a little harsh on the tongue though.

[BillOh 13]

Just use some common sense. I assuming since you are sick, your not going to gulp down 16 ounces. If you sip it and go slow your not going to expand your pouch as so many here fear.

[BillOh 13]

Why 7up? I can understand ginger ale because ginger soothes the stomach, but 7up hasn't got anything in it that's good for your stomach that I know of. All it is is sugar and Water. Try some ginger tea or even just boiled ginger Water. Boiled ginger water is a little harsh on the tongue though.

But it does have that effect. NASA even commissioned a study on it, I use ginger for sea sickness, but ginger ale doesn't have enough ginger in it to be of any real value, but it seems pretty reasonable that clear beverages are more easily tolerated by those who are sick with things like the flu.