Okay now it's going on the fourth day, mother's day to top it off. I am so nauseated. I am having trouble just keeping the water down. I just seem to be so bloated and nauseated. Everytime I try to eat a jello or popsicle, even sip water, I end up spitting it all up. I have tried the gas x and heating pads and walking and even laying on my stomach to see if I can get some of this bloating feeling to release, Nothing! Today has been the absolute worse day for the nausea, nothing before. I try to take my pain medication and it just keeps coming back up. Suggestions please and quickly!

Thanks

Vickie:cry

I would call your doctor as soon as possible. You should be able to get fluids down. If not, you'll get dehydrated - you probably already are. They will most likely bring you in for IV fluids and give you something for the nausea. Don't put this off. All of the wretching can cause problems with your band.

Let us know what the Dr does. And don't wait until tomorrow. All Drs have an answering service and can be reached. *hugs*

Thank you I will give him a call right now.

I second P-Nut's advise. That does not sound right. Call your dr. immediately.

I would call your doctor as soon as possible. You should be able to get fluids down. If not, you'll get dehydrated - you probably already are. They will most likely bring you in for IV fluids and give you something for the nausea. Don't put this off. All of the wretching can cause problems with your band.

Let us know what the Dr does. And don't wait until tomorrow. All Drs have an answering service and can be reached. *hugs*

Photo Nut

Tell me I will be okay, I'm so miserable. I don't want to get this out to any new bandsters, too scary for them

You'll be ok, sweetie. Just call your doctor. I'm sure this will pass, but you need to take good care of yourself and get it under control. *big hugs*

Now, go call your doctor. *big smiles*

And everyone needs to know all possibilities of complications and the discomforts that go along with this. While it IS worth it, it's only fair to have all the facts before making the decision to be banded.

Warm up whatever your drinking....cold stuff causes spasms I was told....also with the others....glad your calling your doctor!!

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -43lbs

Vickie - Hey there. I am so sorry to hear you are going through this. Did you call the doc yet? The warm liquids should help. I know when I am too tight from a fill I have to sip on something warm first.

Please keep us posted...if there is anything I can do please let me know as I can find you where ever you are in NC...we are here for you.

I agree with all the above. Try taking teeny tiny sips of warm tea in the meantime. Cold liquids also makes my band clamp down.

ARe you ok????

Try a heating pad on your sternum. I even use a hot coffee cup. It relaxes the muscles in the short-term making it easier to swallow.

What did the doc say?

Hope you are feeling better......Let us know.

Vicky, are you OK? Did you call the doctor? What did he say? I'm praying for you lady!

Vicky I hope you are doing ok. Please let us know.

Angie

After a total night in the emergency, I am home once again and doing much better. I am so glad I took your advice and went into the emergency. It appears that I was having some kind of reaction to the pain medication I was taking, also my intestines and body works were shutting down. They were wonderful at this new hospital and took a lot of time and effort on my behalf. This was Rex hospital in Raleigh. I was very dissapointed in the hospital in Louisburg. Very old, very ill informed. When the emergency doctor tried to get some kind of records on my recent surgery they couldn't find any of my records. So he called the doctor on call and he couldn't give him real specifics because he hadn't performed my surgery. I took all of your suggestions and they all helped me so much. I wouldn't have gone to the hospital if I hadn't got so much support to go. So thank you. It appeared my blood pressure was quite high from what I normally am so it was important I get there. The emergency doctor gave me a new tolerable pain medication and some nausea medication. It has been heaven sent. I am back to keeping a few sips of water and juice down, plus the bloating has let up. It's strange they gave me some flattend coke with the barium I had to swallow. When they first said I would have to drink down 3 glasses of barium I told them there is no way my stomach is going to let me do that. I can't take the IV solutions for Cat Scans etc., I am allergic. But they let me take my time and it actually tasted so good to me that I was enjoying it. Strange things can happen. Anyways, I was able to get the stuff down and the scans showed no infection or inflamation. They said I was just unable to get my intestinal issues working properly. Whatever they gave me did the trick and I am able to keep the plumbing working properly. I actually kept some juice down today, but I have made sure I stick to the one ounce cups and only when I know I can keep it down. Big improvement! I think I was trying to hard to get back to normal and over drank. The nausea was terrible, but I feel so much better now. Still working on the pain in my neck from the anesthesia. I find if I take the medication that relaxes my muscles it makes such a difference. So watch the pain medication they give you. I am actually thinking about creamy foods, which I hadn't any desire to try anything the last couple of days. I have my meeting with the doctor on Wednesday. I was a little disappointed he didn't call me back. I did hear from his nurse today and she apologized they didn't get back to me, but that kind of hurt my feelings after all I went through yesterday. Thank heavens for all of your in put. My husband says sometimes I just get too stubborn and need to admit that I can't always handle some things. Just wanted to let you know I have slept pleasantly today and the vomiting seems to have let up. My family has been wonderful through all of this so cudo's for my husband and sons.

Thanks again,

Vickie:)

Wow Vickie, I can't believe I missed this thread! I'm so glad you are feeling better. "trying too hard to get back to normal and over drank" is a chapter from my book. I'm sorry I wasn't here for you! You did so good!!! Hang in there. Slow slow slow. You won't keel over from sipping slow. You WILL be miserable if you don't. Sounds like you got it under control! Thanks for the update. Blissful sleep to you!!!!