I got my lapband in February 2007. My worst nightmare happened this week when I ate a Kiwi and had a severe anaphylaxis allergic reaction within 30 seconds. I was rushed to the ER. Fortunately I only received many rounds of steroids preceded by Pepcid - all by IV. I was given 6 days of prednisone upon discharge but I only took it for one day because it is just too rough on the stomach. When I did take it I took prilosec first. Until today I have been unable to get any food down. Today I got tiny amounts in and down but uncomfortably. Liquids have not been a problem at all. Should I contact my surgeon or just give my stomach time to heal? I don't know if my stomach is an issue from the allergic reaction to a food, or from the drugs counteracting the reaction. Just checking to see if I would be overreacting by calling my surgeon. I don't feel like I am in any type of crisis but maybe I am being naive. Thanks for your help.

My surgeon once told me, "If you are concerned about something, I want to know about it." I'm sure your Dr. feels the same. Call them. What could it hurt?

Thank God you are okay! It is a good sign that you can drink fluids and make sure you drink plenty to stay hydrated. I would probably give your surgeon's office a call and at least speak to his nurse. They will have a better idea if you should be seen in the office or not. Feel better and stay away from that kiwi.

Hi There,

Thank the Lord you are okay. I would definately give your doctor a quick call to let him know what's going on.

My husband has had Anaphylactic shock 3 times. He says it is very frightening not being able to breath so I can only imagine what you must have felt like.

Again, thank God you're okay.

Regards

Alfie

I spoke with my surgeon's office. They were great about it. They would like to do a total unfill just to be safe but agreed to give me two weeks to see if it resolves itself with some TLC. And yes, it was scary but since I have had things like this happen before it was much more scary for everyone around me. It happened at work so they were all quite nerved up about it. Thanks for your responses and support.

I spoke with my surgeon's office. They were great about it. They would like to do a total unfill just to be safe but agreed to give me two weeks to see if it resolves itself with some TLC. And yes, it was scary but since I have had things like this happen before it was much more scary for everyone around me. It happened at work so they were all quite nerved up about it. Thanks for your responses and support.

Cosean,

Thank Goodness that you are ok. You should ask your doctor about prescribing the Epi Pen for you. It is an emergency shot of epinephrine that you carry in your purse and have in the house to inject yourself with incase you have trouble breathing. It comes with easy to use directions. Better safe than sorry.

Stay away from those KIWI for life!!!!!