Hi everyone,

I know this is a gross question, but is it possible to barf with a lap band. I don't mean from something getting stuck. I mean from the lower part of the stomach like with a virus or food poisoning.

I asked that very questions at my pre-op visit.The doctor said no, that I would just feel bad, but would not vomit with the flu. My dh thought that was a good deal.

hmm..thats weird because my doctor said that is is quite possible to throw up....and if we get the flu to call right away so they can give me a unfill in case I do throw up. Thats weird...wish doctors would make up their cotton pickin minds.

Oh, I threw up. It hurt like heck too because that band does not like to let things come up from the bottom part of the belly!

Now...we are supposed to try really hard to not throw up. I guess because it is pretty hard to do and it's not good for our bands. So, they always suggest taking anti-naseau meds or calling if you suspect you've got a stomach bug. In my case, it hit me all of a sudden and I wasn't prepared for it.

So, knowing that it was hard on my band I just did my best to relax so that I wasn't making things any more violent than they naturally had to be. I made out OK and once I barfed I immediately felt better. If I had continued to feel badly I would have definately called my doc for the meds.

I hope my gross story helped!