Now what have I done?

I am 5 weeks post-op and was feeling really good. I have lost 35 lbs and hadn't even been filled yet. I am still exercising and thought I was eating ok. Well, not according to my D.H.. He said I have been eating too much, and too fast. Yesterday it became a proven fact. I bought my son a coke while we were out shopping for school clothes and it looked so inviting I took a real small quick sip. Later we stopped for lunch. I was eating a bean burrito and talking with my son (15 yrs. old) while at Taco Bell, and with his great wisdom he said "Mom, aren't you eating too fast"? Sadly, I was on my next to last bite and he was only half way done with his taco. I said "yeah probably" (it had never made a difference before). I took a drink of lemonaid thinking I had better get some liquid in to try to help it down. Then IT happened. I raced to the restroom and out of my mouth and nose (AT THE SAME TIME :frown:...first time I've ever experienced that) came the lemonaid. I never vomited any of the burrito. For 4-5 hours I had a stomach ache and it has awaked me at 5 am. starting all over. Have I caused damage to my band? I stayed with mashed potatoes last night, but even those kind of hurt. They went down though. I am probably fine. I have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday. I should know more then. Until then I am slowing down and watching my portions better. God Bless!

wow..35 lbs? Great job..well even when we would diet we would have our set backs. I think with the band we really can't. Don't feel bad. I just hope you're alright...Take care.

Hey D~

I hate when that happens. My doctor says not to drink while eating. They also told me that if I do have an experience like you had to do clear liquids for the rest of the day then advance to soft the next day and then back to regular food. I have been having to catch myself about how fast I am eating also. I work in the medical field so I am use to scarfing it down....it is a very hard habit to break, however my band reminds me if I go to fast. I hope you feel better soon!

~April

MGS...Aww, sorry that happened to you. My Doctor gave me this book that was written by one of the makers of the Lap Band , Paul Obrien. It states in there, never drink while eating. I know it's hard, but that will help eliminate the vomiting episodes, along with eating slower. I also read, that vomitting causes slippage. I doubt if you're one episode did any damage. Anyway, hope you feel better.