I am pre-op but its a post-op question so hope its the right forum. Anyways, I was wondering, after having a band, is it scary every time you puke? Whenever I get sick, I usually heave (?) really bad and really hard to where my stomach gets all cramped up and it feels like ive done a million situps. It scares me to think that when I have a band, Im gonna be so afraid of it slipping! Is that what makes it slip?? Anyone have experience with that?? :Dancing_biggrin:

"Puking" isn't the same with the band as you are describing.

When we banded people vomit the food is not digested yet, therefore doesn't contain stomach acid. It actually isn't even the same as vomiting. It is called "PB" (productive burping) and the food just comes out.

It's really not as bad as you think so don't sweat the small stuff.

Oh I guess I should clarify. I meant more so if you have a stomach virus or flu or something where you have to really get sick. I didnt mean strictly the getting sick from too much food or not chewing enough, etc.

You call your doctor and he/she will give you meds to stop you from throwing up.

You call your doctor and he/she will give you meds to stop you from throwing up.

oh cool! Good to know :Dancing_biggrin: