I have 2 school age kids so usually once a year or so someone brings home a stomach bug. Some years I am lucky and don't get it, some years I do. But this year I have the band and my surgeon has put the fear of god in me that we must never throw up (for fear of slippage). Do docs rx you zofran or something to help stop vommitting if you do get a stomach bug? I am going in for a check in tomorrow and will ask but just curious what other docs do.

*My doc is 10 minutes from my house so getting to him regularly is not an issue.

I was told that I should have fill removed if I get stomach virus'. I think its best to not get stomach bug. Flu shot helps!

I actually keep prescription Zofran on me on all times, just in case. If you surgeon will agree to do the same, I'd highly recommend it. It's very useful to have on hand.

I've known several people who have slipped their band from throwing up and I too am a little wary of having any ailments that cause me to throw up excessively. I think having fluid removed and getting some anti-nausea meds would be great precautions if you start getting sick.

As per my surgeon, if you have a stomach virus, and you are going to vomit, there is really no way to stop it from happening. In my experience, anti-nausea medications will not stay down if you have a stomach virus.

I did come down with such a virus after being exposed to my son and caring for my 2 young grandsons last Fall. I vomited several times (tmi), and the following day went in for a partial unfill. I stayed with a liquid diet for several days and had no residual ill effects from the episode.

It is best to avoid vomiting if you are able, but sometimes it is not possible. Lower your chances of contracting the virus by washing your hands often and keeping them away from your face.

This is scary news to me.

I teach first grade and can count on getting the stomach virus at least once a year. Ah!

I was told that I should have fill removed if I get stomach virus'. I think its best to not get stomach bug. Flu shot helps!

I was talking about a stomach bug, norovirus or similar, I don't know of any benefit of the flu shot for a gastro bug.

I've had both food poisoning and a stomach flu since getting banded. Throwing up was unavoidable. I just did best to stay hydrated and check in with my doc. Thank goodness nothing wrong with my band