Hello!

My band is about 5 years old. I was filled in November. Good restriction, but I had a stuck episode yesterday morning followed by some vomiting and now I can't get anything down but small gulps of Water. I am also sliming a lot. I have already called the doctor but he can't see me for an unfill until Jan 6. Any tips so I can make it until next week?

I feel your pain.. literally. I've been in your shoes. I've had things stuck and I've also had a slip after 3 years with my band. Of course, these are my recommendations but if you can't get anything down, acid reflux, pain, etc.. demand for an unfill from your doctor. In most cases, the ER can't help you.

Go on a liquid diet immediately! Your esophagus and stomach are irritated. They need time to calm down. Don't gulp the water; sip. Sip all day long. Warm liquids helped me more than cold; decaf tea, broth, and most importantly, Protein shakes. You have to get your protein and your Water in. Stay away from acidic foods such as coffee, juices, caffeine. A liquid diet is rarely fun but this is the fastest way to relief outside of an unfill. Depending on your true level of pain, restriction, etc.. you should start to feel a bit better day by day (maybe about 3 days until total relief). Oh.. and try not to drink anything a few hours before bed. That really helped me to with the sliming and reflux when I layed down.

If it gets bad insist on seeing your doctor, they need to see you same day or next day if you can't eat or drink. I agree to take it easy on your esophagus, but another incident, even on soft foods, can make you even tighter. Good luck!

Call them back and say you are miserable and afraid your band will slip because you are throwing up. Tell them you can come in and can wait till the dr can see you. If that doesn't work the. Ask to speak to his nurse or the dr about this. If you have injuries because you called and they refused to get you in...they could be legally responsible.