Hi Everyone.

I am new to this site and I am finding it very helpful. I've learned quite a bit. I am considering having the Lap Band done. I need to lose over 100 pounds. I have diabetes, high cholesterol, hypothyroid and high blood pressure. I'm only 33 years old. I'm married and have 3 children, all under the age of 5. I need to be healthy for my family and that is why I am considering this life change. My question to all of you that have had the Lap Band surgery is, were you ever nauseaous and if so, how bad? As silly as it may sound, my biggest fear of having the surgery is throwing up. I HATE to throw up. I can tolerate the pain and all, just not a big fan of being sick to my stomach. I know everyone is different but I would love to hear what you have to say. Thanks and Happy New Year!

Jennifer

The hospital I went to specializes in bariatric surgeries so they made very sure I did not get sick, put a patch behind my ear, put meds in the IV. When researching your doctor, you might look for doctors who are part of the "Centers for Excellence" and also ask about the facility's post-op care in regards to that.

I am one who threw up two times after surgery. That was with getting meds in my IV to prevent it too. I woke up in recovery and told the nurse I was going to throw up. Her response was, "no you're not, you don't have anything in your stomach to throw up" Well, I did and I knew it was coming. They gave me more meds right away and felt better after that. While up in my room I threw up again. More meds kept coming, and they had to send me home with a patch behind my ear. I was afraid of throwing up after the surgery because I didnt want my band to slip from the start. Just make sure you tell them you need a patch and meds in your iv during surgery. Best of Luck!

Boy do I hate cocky nurses like that, who just think they know everything....

I am one who threw up two times after surgery. That was with getting meds in my IV to prevent it too. I woke up in recovery and told the nurse I was going to throw up. Her response was, "no you're not, you don't have anything in your stomach to throw up" Well, I did and I knew it was coming. They gave me more meds right away and felt better after that. While up in my room I threw up again. More meds kept coming, and they had to send me home with a patch behind my ear. I was afraid of throwing up after the surgery because I didnt want my band to slip from the start. Just make sure you tell them you need a patch and meds in your iv during surgery. Best of Luck!

i told the Put to Sleep doctor i get nausea when i wake up so they put plenty of good stuff in my slush so i would not get sick. my doctor also prescribed before surgery a anti nausea pill i had to take 3 hours prior to surgery and then made me take an alke seltzer tablet 15 minutes before surgery. i have not experienced any nausea yet. i am like you i hate throwing up and would do anything else to keep from it happening. just tell the doctors and they will take care of you. Good luck on your decision making. It is one that will change your life! God Speed!

Thank you again everyone that has taken the time to reply to my concern. You certainly have comforted me. I will be sure to ask for the anit nausea meds if I do go through with the surgery.