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Hi AmyH33, I have been experiencing this so much lately. I even tried sipping using a tbsp measuring spoon and it does not matter the amount, I still burp and then the all quick spasm. Has anyone figured out what causes this. I am not 'eating' because I am only 11 days post op and still on liquids, so I can't figure out what the deal is.

So I'm 11 days post op and yesterday I a different feeling. I went to work and boy I can admit I should probably still be out. I know some other have gone back to work after 4 days, but we are all different. In my case, my job requires alot of engagement. Talking, meetings, etc. Although I spend some time sitting, the rest is meetings, where I am presenting information. Long story short, I was not physically or mentally ready to go back to work this week. And to top if all off, yesterday I had the worse burning sensation in my stomach all day. I even had sugar free Popsicles to offset the discomfort. Should I be worried? I was taking Nexium for reflux prior to my surgery but was told not to take it anymore. Besides I am still on full liquids and doubt its anything I have "eaten" that has caused the discomfort. Silly as it may seem, I have never really experienced hunger pangs. So my husband thinks this is what it is! lol I seriously don't know. Are hunger pangs this burning sensation in your belly?Has anyone else experienced this?

So tomorrows the day! Back to work! Took all the valuable advice. Check: Roller laptop bag with compartments Ziploc bags for my Protein Powder (Unjury) insulated bag by Rachael Ray (for Isopure bottles and water) costco I am going to attach insulated lunch bag to Samsonite rolling laptop bag! Voila! No lifting required... I'm all ready!!!! Well, at least as far as my nutrition and lifting requirement is concerned! Thanks so much for all of the help!! I love the community of fellow bandsters! I couldn't do this alone.

I was so frantic the night before my surgery. I stuck to the pre Op diet as best I could. Had one day deal breaker when I hosted a Tupperware party at my home the weekend before my surgery.I cried and wanted my husband to talk me out of it! Guess what, I made it. 7 days post op as of today and getting stronger each day. It's really important you stick to the post op diet outlined by your surgeon/nutritionist. It's not easy but there is a lot of support out there. I'm finding it more and more. This forum also is so nurturing too! Don't sabotage yourself! Do this for you. It's a great gift to yourself! Stop beating yourself up too! I tend to do that and it's just self sabotage. Hold yourself accountable, but accept you're human! Good luck tomorrow! Let us know how you are doing.

I have the Unjury shakes: chocolate splendor, strawberry sorbet and vanilla. I really like the protein and I mix it with soy milk. I really like it!!

So I am on Day 6 post op and will return to work on this Thursday. I am a little nervous about what I should take to make it through this second week on liquids. My first week was Clear Liquids and starting today I can progress to full liquids. That is to include my Protein Shakes, strained pureed foods, Soups,etc. I need suggestions on how others have gotten through this. Interestingly, I am not suppose to lift more than 10 lbs and am also struggling with how I am going to carry my purse, laptop case and lunch without exceeding that amount. Funny huh?! I just need help!

Thanks for the support! I'm feeling better today. More movement and less pain. I'm hanging in there!

Had a smooth surgery. Day 3 still recovering nicely. Sore, nauseous and experiencing the dreaded gas pains! The lortab further contributed to my queasiness! No worse for the wear, though. Getting stronger each day.

I thought I'd be feeling so much better by now! I feel like a punching bag! I have been walking but suffer from nausea and dizziness. If the feeling of my internal organs falling out weren't enough, I get my period! Great! I am miserable in ways you could not imagine. Hoping the days to come are better!

I was banded on 022211! Sore and a little nauseous but no worse for the wear! God is good!

I will be banded tomorrow. The time came so quickly! Good luck everyone!

I've heard you should get up and start walking around to combat the gas, but what about climbing stairs? Is it Ok to walk up stairs immediately after surgery? I only mean walking upstairs in a home-not a corporate building! Trying to figure out if I should sleep downstairs or not.

Thanks for the cOmforting words! It's now 3 says to the procedure and I'm starting to feel better. Had a few pre-op tests to complete this week, so a little hectic. I decided to take off 7 days to recuperate. I don't know how I'll feel, so I did not want to plan on going to work any earlier. This sounds like the average amount of time people are out of work. Just taking one day at a time now.

This morning I am having Unjury Chocoloate splendor protein powder with Silk lite soymilk, blended with a little ice. It's my protein milkshake.

My date is quickly approaching and instead of being excited I am scared sh*tless! And what does analytical, detailed oriented person like me do when they are scared? Well, I consume more and more information on the topic. I am obsessed. It does not matter that I have read all literature and research about the procedure, risks, options, you name it. I have to understand what 'real' people who had made this choice are going through, feeling thinking. Stalking forums and discussion boards looking for more and more data..I'm consumed. I know everything about this procedure and the product. You see, I work in the biological/medical devices field for years. I have colleagues that are employed at Allergan, the company that manufactures, the Lap Band. So after being on the other side of the bench for years, I will be a patient this time. It is a totally different feeling I thought just like the rest of the folks here, I might find some comfort-kinship, by chronicling what I am feeling. My surgery is 02/22/11 and I have completed my first week of the pre-opt diet. I am following the diet prescribed the best dietitian ever. Today I have blood work done and am scheduled to have cardiac and pulmonary clearance next week. I did not have a difficult approval process, nor did I have some of the other issues I have read about on the forum. It has been straightforward but quite a bit to excuse my pun-digest! lol Geesh! It's alot to do. Not only am I obessed and consumed, I am OVERWHELMED! Thoughts???? Words of comfort? Wisdom?