Deb and I had surgery Monday. I'm doing great, but deb has been very sick with reflux (hot water coming back up) and vomiting about 1-2 times a day. She is staying on clear liquids.

She seems to be a little better today, but Friday was real bad.

Dow

Congrats on being banded. Sorry to hear that Deb has been sick. What do you think is causing the nausea? I was sick for a few days after being banded, at first we thought it was caused by anesthesia, but later realized it was a bug, because our friends at home all had the same problem. It's a scary thing to be vomiting right after band surgery. I hope that she is feeling better soon.

Frank, is she having reflux all the time or when she lies down? If lying down, try elevating the headboard of your bed. (Get someone else -not recent surgery patient - to lug on bed.) Sleeping on multiple pillows will only bend the stomach and make the problem worse. Be sure that she doesn't eat or drink anything close to bedtime. Best of luck to both of you!

I'd definitely give the surgeon a heads up if the vomiting continues. Good luck. Reflux is a beast -- surgeone can recommend some remedies at this point in your post-op. elizabeth

Thanks for the advice. The vomiting has stop and the reflux is some better. Deb still has some reflux, but I think it is getting better.

New Hope. I need to talk to you and anyone else who has used Dr. Spivak

Hi, what can I help you with? Feel free to pm me if needed. I love Dr. Spivak, saw him today.

I responded to you in length on your other post. I think there were 3 of them within 5 minutes. United took 8 months to approve me after the first denial. I don't know what point you're at with your insurance company, but try to be realistic, (if you're eligible), it probably won't happen before this year end. Best of luck to you!