Just curious,

I had the flu last week (temp of 103, chills, vomiting the whole thing) this week I am trying to get back to normal. I don't seem to be able to keep solids such as lunch meat, chicken or pork from sliming back up. This occurs after chewing completely and after only 2-3 bites, could the band have slipped from my flu????? I have been banded since the middle of December and feel great other wise. any advice/stories or opinions will be greatly appreciated.

I just went through this. Per my doctor, the stoma got irritated from all the coughing and vomiting. I needed a small unfill the other day because nothing was going down including liquids. I had 1.5 cc taken out. Enough to be able to eat/drink, and to let the irritation calm down. I still have plenty of restriction. You might want to give your doc a call and see what is recommended. Feel better

thank you Jack and Renee.

I called the doctor but they did not seem too concerned, so far all I can eat is Soup. I tried a few crumpled crackers but felt them "back up" It's been like this for a week. It's my fortieth birthday tomorrow and I envisioned a nice dinner with my sweetie but I am scared to try anything more than liquids.

I guess I need to call and be a little more forceful with the doc and asked to know what is going on.

thanks again

I definitely suggest giving your surgeon's office another call. You should be able to get some solids or soft foods in without sliming or PB'ing. I would also really work on getting in the liquids... A LOT of liquids. When I got the stomach flu last fall, I ended up really dehydrated. When I am dehydrated, my band is MUCH tighter.

Hang in there and Happy 40th!

Happy big 4-0!! Tell your doctor that you need a small unfill. You recognize that you are having difficulty. Don't risk dehydration or lack of nutrition. If you know there is a problem, your doctor should be listening better. A week is a long time to have difficulty eating.

I am so relieved to find this site. I just went through a very similar situation and had to make a two hour trip to my surgeon to have some fluid removed from the band. I couldn't even get water to go down. Now I am on the mend and my mind is much at ease knowing that it has happened to others. I have been very happy with my band so far and if this is the worst thing that happens then it will all be worth it. I lost 30 pounds waiting to be approved for the band by my insurance and now added to that I have lost a total of 97 pounds. I am indeed happy with my results! Thanks everyone for being here to set my mind at ease.