Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

First fill from Hell!



Recommended Posts

Hi all, so Thursday I had an appointment to get filled. I was banded 8/13/14... So the surgeon put in 3 cc's and told me to sit and relax and drink half of cup of Water. Needless to say I could not keep anything down. So it was emptied to 1 cc. To make a long story short I was sent to the ER right from my surgeons office. I was admitted as I could not keep not keep anything down even with 1 cc... My band is now emptied of all fluids and deflated of air. I have been home for 24 hours and I am still having problem keep liquids down. Has anyone experienced this... I was sweating profusely when I got my fill and kept on throwing up phlegm. I was put on morphine and given IV Fluid to hydrate me... Is the band trying to tell me something? Any advice would greatly be appreciated.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have no advice... I'm newly banded myself, but I hope you start to feeling better. :) :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Feel better soon! It sounds to me like you are going through the same virus that one of my friends finally fought off rather than having a reaction to the band.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Doesn't sound band related... hang in there!!!

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Terribly sorry your having a rough time. I too think it sounds more like a virus. I had .5 too much in the office and went to drink and couldn't get it down. The practitioner removed some and I was good to go. Feel better soon.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just a guess? Maybe esophogeal spasm?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well it is day 4 since my episode and although I am able to keep liquids down that is all I can keep down. I have not even tried for purée or solids as I have to sip slowly for liquids to go down. My band is acting like it is completely full when in fact I know it's empty. I guess my stoma is swollen from the trauma that it went through. I will see my surgeon next week and hopefully get some alternatives.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×