OK so I was banded on Thursday the 28th. Th first 2 days I was home were not that bad, then today has been horrible. I can keep down some water but thats about all. I can't eat anything, I've been taking gas-x and that seems to help some. I've been having hot and cold spells. I'll be freezing one minuet and roasting the next. and I'm lightheaded. All I want to do is sleep. If I hadn't just had suregry I would think I'm getting sick. Any suggestions?

Hi:

You might be getting sick. It's okay that you're not wanting to eat anything. My doctor didn't let me eat anything for first two weeks - all liquids only. Just make sure you can continue having fluids. If you're still taking pain medication that could be causing the lightheadedness. Rest, relax, and keep the fluids coming. I found that I had issues with nausea until I stopped taking the pain medication.

If you don't feel better tomorrow, call your doctor. Or, if you can't keep liquids down, or if you get a high fever.

I hope you feel better soon.

Take care.

Sue

I'd call your doctor or go to the ER right away. I got pneumonia the day after surgery and had to be re-admitted to the hospital. Get to your doc so they can nip it early!

Also, check your temperature, when you get the chills, your temperature is rising, when you get hot sweats, it has usually broken. Might be helpful to know your temp when you call.

I had similar symptoms but it was because I couldnt eat anything and I wasnt taking in enough water. Since I have been stricter about getting some water inside me I feel a lot better. The anaestetic doesnt leave your body for about 7 days either so it could be that.