My surgery is in two weeks and I haven't gotten a satisfactory answer from my surgeon on dealing with the lapband with my sensitive gag reflex (sorry to be gross). About once or twice a month I throw up just from brushing my teeth -- and NOT vigorously either. Doc said "Just be careful," but I already am. What I don't understand is what happens if your stomach below the band wants to vomit? What happens when people get the flu, for example?

I have a sensitive gag reflex too. I also have the same problem with brushing my teeth. I will even gag at certain smells (like mustard!!) I have had my band for 10 weeks and haven't had too much of a problem yet. I am just verrryyyy careful about brushing my teeth (it's usually touching my tounge that brings on the gag)

The doctor will most likely give you some sort of med for nausea (usually suppositories!!! ) that you can use if feeling like the flu is coming on.

I have a sensitive gag reflex too and so far I have had no issues.

My doc says that if I were to get the flu/stomach virus/etc, that I would be unfilled for a week or two to allow my stomach to rest/heal.