this isnt a pretty question....

nicunicu2002 · April 25, 2008

ok...lets talk vomiting here.....

I understand that you basically have 'two stomachs' now. The upper one is the banded area, then you have the lower one. Now here is my question and Im so sorry for being so graphic, but Ive got to know this...here goes!!

When you have the flu, or have food poisoning, you vomit. So, knowing that what is in your upper stomach eventually moves down into your lower stomach, when you vomit, does the stuff from the lower stomach go back up into the upper stomach? And since that passage is so narrow with restriction, doesn't it hurt like a bitch?? Im picturing some really intense moments here with this. Scary in fact. Has anyone experienced this?

snowbird · April 25, 2008

I haven't done it, but yes, I think you have the picture right. I keep an anti-vomiting medication around all the time for emergencies. I have had Norwalk virus twice prior to being banded, and I really don't want it with the band!

bpenney · April 25, 2008

I've only been sick enough to vomit once in the last 12 years. It was about 8 years ago when that happened. So I'm not overly concerned about it. However, from what I've read... if you're sick enough to vomit, you should probably go get unfilled for safety purposes.

thenume · April 25, 2008

Strangely....it's very hard to actually "vomit" once you are banded. Although I would imagine it would be very uncomfortable.

nicunicu2002 · April 25, 2008

i wasnt referring to vomiting because of overeating, too tight of a band etc..i was talking about puking due to the flu. I want to hear from someone that has had the flu (the puking kind) while they have restriction...come on people!! I know someone out there that has had the pukes from the flu!! Give it up!

Vani · April 25, 2008

I've only had one episode of this since being banded. I ran to the bathroom because i knew i was about to vomit, started getting very weak and dizzy like i was about to faint, and all of a sudden i had these huge hiccups, very strong ones(i believe these were vomits) but nothing came out. It was instant relief though, i no longer felt nauseated or like i was about to faint.

It was all very weird and i hope it never happens again.

Abby Normal · April 25, 2008

What about vomiting from morning sickness? Do they automatically unfill the band when you find out youre pregnant...so its a non issue? This isnt entirely on topic, but Im curious about the vomiting too, since I ALWAYS get morning sickness when Im pregnant.:thumbup: