Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
BariatricPal

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Poat-Op Confusion

By MissSkinny

· 464 views

Hello I am 4 days post-op and dont really know if what i am feeling or expericencing is normal. I know where the shoulder pain is comming from but i dont know how i am supposed to feel when eating. I havent really felt hungry so to speak. my stomach has been doing some growling but i eat when this happens. When i eat, i eat the ammount that my doctor has instructed me to eat and i dont know if i am feeling full. I guess i expected to feel more when i ate and that i would have a clear sign of when i needed to stop. Is this normal for only being 4 days post op? I just feel like i am doing something wrong. Does anyone have any suggestions?

  •

    2 Comments

    Recommended Comments

    Senior Member

    cls70

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I know exactly what you are talking about. I was banded on the 3rd. I almost feel like it is numb. I am not really hungry and when I eat I don't really feel anything (not full but not empty). The other day I ate some strained cream soup and a protein shake too close together and I definitely felt too full. I figure as long as I don't get to that point and I am not feeling weak I am eating the right amount.

  • Quote
    • Expert Member

    Cyndie B

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I learned the hard way today...I started drinking a protien shake and then about an hour later felt really shaky so I started drinking some soup from a can (it's a slim can with a sippee cup - Campbell's I think) and I wasn't paying attention to how much I was drinking and OMG...I have been in pain all day...so with that being said, I would limit your portions to about 4 oz a sitting...that's just my take and I will never do that again.

  • Quote
    • Guest
    Add a comment...

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.