1) If you have the lap band and you catch the flu at some point and go through days of typical vomiting and diarrhea associated with the flu, what does that do to your lap band? 2) I am a heavy coffee drinker with heavy amounts of non-dairy creamer. Are there restrictions on caffeine or coffee DURING the initial recovery weeks, and/or AFTER the initial recovery weeks?

Per my doctor:

1) If I get the flu I am to come in for an unfill immediately to avoid damaging the band by repetitive vomiting

2) My doc never mentioned coffee at all so no restrictions. I know that some do have a problem with it but there are plenty of coffee drinkers here. It all depends on the doctor.

Thank you so much! U R A Blessing! DD3

My surgeon/nutritionist doesn't encourage caffeine. It is a stimulant but also is acidy which causes irritation in the stomach which can also cause problems with the band.

As far as non-dairy creamer, it adds a lot of empty calories so you would want to be careful with that. If I remember correctly it also has hydrogenated oil in it which I try to avoid because it can clog your arteries.

Don't be surprised if you don't like coffee anymore after your banding.

Others had told me this and I didn't believe it. I too was a huge coffee lover and I haven't wanted coffee since my surgery . It doesn't taste right to me anymore . I am now a tea drinker .. Who would of known..

This is a great question!! I was wondering what to do if I ever get the flu and am vomiting!!

Now I know to call my doctor immediately.

Thanks!!

Terri