Hi, I am new to the chat room. I was banded on 11/19/07 and have lost 45 lbs so far. I have had 2 fills so far and am having some difficulty recently. It seems for the past 4 days no matter what I eat, it is not staying down. I am hoping it is a temporary issue and possibly just a phase. Has anyone else had this isue? HELP!

I would call your doc to see about a slight unfill. Congrats on the weight loss, but when you cant keep anythign down its a sign something is wrong. It may just be some simple stomach irritation and a slight unfill will help, but only your doctor can tell you what you should do. Good luck and keep us posted.

Cgrossholz-Are you taking very small bites and chewing thoroughly? This is the most difficult part for me to this day. Also, once you vomit the food, you should go on liquids for the remainder of the day until the swelling goes down. If you continue to try to eat solids, you cause further irritation and swelling creating a vicious cycle of vomiting. Been there...done that. Do liquids but call your doc as well.

I'm new so no advice, but I hope you get some relief on that soon. Must be miserable!

I would like to say thanks to all for your suggestions and words of encouragement.

I called my doctor and had him unfill my band. I am hoping that this will not hinder my weight lose or discourage me in the great progress I have had so far.

Yes, I went through phases where sometimes that would happen.

But going a few days, even weeks w/o food isn't going to hurt anything. Your body is stronger than what you think.

that happens to me every so often. i had surgery 2 years ago. i just go back to a soft food or liquid diet until it passes. although one time i couldn't even keep down water to so i went to the dr. i looked bad. my eyes were sunken and i was pale. he deflated my band and ran tests to make sure it wasn't band slippage. eventually i got better and slowly got refilled. i think it was a cold pill i had taken. it was a huge gel-cap and it think it obstructed my band and wouldn't pass. but i'm all better now and refilled!