I was banded nov 24th. Have had no problems up until last night. I believe I have the flu. I have body aches and diarrhea and vomiting. I feel miserable and I am concerned because I having trouble keeping fluids down. A few sips of light gatorade and some ice chips . Now my head is pounding. I really don't think this is band related because of the symptoms. I just don't want to cause any damage because of the vomiting . Anyone out there experience this and what did you do. I'd appreciate any advice.... Thanks Bill:cry_smile:

If it is still going on tomorrow, contact your doctor for a prescription for phenegren or something similar to stop the vomiting. You also might need a slight unfill if you have fluid in your band to help with swelling and keeping liquids down. I hope that you feel better soon.

I haven't had a fill yet I'm going 2nd week of Nov for my initial fill. Thanks I will try your advice!!

My doc gave me a prescription to phenergan to have filled and keep on hand for vomiting so call them tomorrow as my buddy Slim-n-Tn says. Hopefully it's just a 24 hour bug (real flu doesn't have vomiting and diarrhea) and will pass quickly. Try not to eat anything and once your stomach settles, just have water and see if you can keep it down (or some gatorade if you have it) you don't want to vomit if you can help it.

There is an over the counter medication called Nauzene that I have found at Walmart and the local grocery stores. It works really well and can be useful in a pinch until you get a script for your doctor for anti-nausea meds. It is a chewable tablet that tastes good and is band friendly . . . best of all, it works.