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rajgrover · 05-09-2006, 12:12 PM

I am an expert on mucous!!!

I was in the hospital for a week after being banded (Sept 2004)....

The surgery was in the fall... Hay Fever season for me. As I was off drugs for 3 days prior banding (including Zyrtec for allergies), I had a severe post-nasal drip. The day after the surgery, I could not swallow... so they kept me in the hospital suspecting swelling. I was told I could not be released till I can drink my liquids. This went on for 5 days.. I had many Xrays done, until they put in a NGT (Nasal-gastric Tube) and pumped all my mucous out. I was able to swallow almost immediately and was released next day.

FAST FORWARD to now...

I am still experiencing mucous. I throw up every other day (almost 2-3 times/week) for he last 6 months. Most of it is mocous/phlegm. Doctor knows about it and is not too concerned. The band is not too tight.... I cannot eat in the morning, but I can eat more in the afternoon/evening. Actually I am due for another fill soon.

What helps me is the following:

1. Drink more water... preferably warm. It dissolves and flushes the muscous down.

2. I am drinking 2 GLASSES of green tea.

3. Before a meal, I have a large glass of warm water or a cup of coffee.

4, Alllergy season, I use Nasonex.

Bottomline is get your self checked for a post-nasal drip. Mucous buildup means you are not drinking enough water. Drink more warm water.