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Flu and lapband

What should you do if u have the flu? Only nauseas no vomiting. I know ur not suppose to vomit but its not that easy to stop it if u do! Should you get your band unfolded or just let them know?!!

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  • CaGottaBand
    CaGottaBand

    I haven't been banded yet. But from what I've seen on here, call your lap band doctor...they can prescribe you something for the nausea. Hope you feel better.

  • ☠carolinagirl☠
    ☠carolinagirl☠

    call your dr (lap band or reg) and ask the to prescribe some pills that dissolve on your tongue to help combat this...i still have some from my surgery but when i went for my flu shot, i asked for ano

  • i have had the flu several times over the years since being banded.. never really been an issue... yes I've vomited but it never caused any issues... I just made sure I ate soft foods, Soups and lots

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I haven't been banded yet. But from what I've seen on here, call your lap band doctor...they can prescribe you something for the nausea. Hope you feel better.

What should you do if u have the flu? Only nauseas no vomiting. I know ur not suppose to vomit but its not that easy to stop it if u do! Should you get your band unfolded or just let them know?!!

call your dr (lap band or reg) and ask the to prescribe some pills that dissolve on your tongue to help combat this...i still have some from my surgery but when i went for my flu shot, i asked for another prescription..i have them in my purse, at work and here at home.

i have had the flu several times over the years since being banded.. never really been an issue... yes I've vomited but it never caused any issues... I just made sure I ate soft foods, Soups and lots of fluids.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

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I called my doc like you all suggested! He told me he actually stitched the band to my stomach do it won't slip! He does this to minimize band slippage !!! Cool !!! He said if I need to commit to go ahead you can't control it anyway but just relax and try not to tense up.. It help your stomach and stomach muscles relax. If I feel severe pain later on after vomiting then to call him or go to ER!! But thank you for all your advice!! Banded family for life !!!

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