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I am 4 weeks post op and can't eat much if any. I'm always nauseous and vomiting nothing because I have nothing. I do burp a lot and am not sure if that's why I feel so nauseous. At this point I don't drink much either. I'm worried about becoming dehydrated. So I'm at the point where I don't think getting a fill is a good idea. Any one know if it's ok?

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With all due respect Laura, you have more to worry about than a fill or not. You should not be nauseous and you should definitely not be vomiting. Get hold of your doctor tomorrow and tell him/her what is going on. It's not normal to have these issues. Please let us know what the doctor says.

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I agree. Doc shouldn't fill you anyway if youre having these symptoms.

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Thank you. I'll call them tomorrow.

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Yes, call the doctor and no, you don't have to have a fill.

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Put those medical professionals to work -- this is not okay! Hope you feel better soon. Some people never need a fill but those are mostly patients who had Plication. And some surgeons prime the band so there is some fill already. Maybe your band was primed? Best wishes and let us know how you're doing!

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@@Laura70 I agree with all the advice you received above. Bandista could be right and there may be a bit of Fluid in your band from surgery. The doctor might remove that if there is to help you feel better and get your fluids in. You must must keep hydrated. If you can't drink try some frozen ice pops they help with the swelling inside and keep you hydrated as well.

Try to get in to see your surgeon ASAP feeling as bad as you do 4 weeks out of surgery, and vomiting is not normal and can harm your band. If you were 4 days post op I would better understand your symptoms and even then I would still strongly suggest a call and/or visit to the surgeon's office for some anti nausea meds.

Check back here and let us know how your doing once you have spoken and/or seen your doctor.

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I spoke with the surgeon yesterday and was told that this might be feeling like this because I'm constipated. I've always been constipated so I don't think much about it; however she told me to try magnesium citrate over the weekend to see if I feel better. If not she recommends I go to the ER for an IV for fluids. I can honestly say I've been miserable since the surgery and regret doing it. I think I was happier before.

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Oh Laura I'm so sorry you are having issues. Hang in there. It will get better and you will be happy you had this done once you start seeing results

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Things do tend to slow down after surgery. I advise drink plenty of Water, I use Miralax in my coffee each am as long as there is a hint of a problem. Some recommend stool softners, but they just tend to gas me up. Some use milk of magnesia. My surgeon had me start taking a magnesium tab with my Vitamins each morning. You just have to learn what works best for you.

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Thanks for your responses. I truly appreciate them and will take them to heart.

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