Nanu

Yes, banded 8/31, wondering when swelling will go down.

Thank you so much for explaining so well. I, too, had the lump in my chest. For three days, it was very very uncomfortable and every time I moved I would get very nauseous. I woke up this morning, and, although the feeling of the lump in chest is still there, it hasn't been as bad. The nausea isn't quite as bad. Today is my Day 7. So relieved to feel a little better.

Thanks, Carolinagirl. I'm doing better with the liquids, but not yet up to recommended amounts. Your reply is very sweet. I appreciate it. Thank you.

Banded 8/31. So nauseous. Have phenergan, but not throwing up so don't want to take that. What other things have you taken for nausea that are acceptable? Just thinking of protein shakes makes me gag.

Hey, Nikki ! Awesome to hear you are doing so well. Having difficulty staying hydrated and getting protein in. Today I managed 21 grams. I think I was on my way to ding dehydrated yesterday, but have done better today. Everything makes me nauseous. Going to try some tomato soup and applesauce in a bit. Let's keep in touch!

Hi, there. I was banded on 8/31, have had gas issues, but the actual gas pain is getting less and less. I had a hernia repair. I feel like I have a gas bubble in the center of my chest, or I assume that's what it is. I guess it could be the hernia repair??? At any rate, trying to walk in the house. 100+ degrees in Texas and not released to drive or do treadmill yet. Anyone else have this sensation?

Thanks, Sojourner. I think you were right about my being dehydrated. Trying so hard to get fluids in. Took me all day to drink about 24 oz of water with 21 g of protein in it, but finally made it. Not sure I can gag any more down tonight. Today is my first thinned cream soup day and am almost afraid to try any. I feel like I have a lump in my esophagus, but liquid is going through just fine. Guess it's the hernia repair and/or gas. Ready for it to go away!

Oh my goodness! I tried to drink protein yesterday. Got about 10 grams, maybe. Today tried a chocolate protein drink...17 grams, got about 12-13 grams down. It makes me so nauseous! No trouble with water or tea or broth or other sugar-free drinks. Guess I'll just keep trying. Going to try the Unjury flavorless in broth or the Unjury chicken soup. Anyone else have this type of nausea?

Lifting you up in prayer. Please let us know.

So glad you are doing well!

Best of luck tomorrow!!!

I'm also interested in the different cuisines. I know that most places have fish, but not BBQ restaurants, generally. Chinese has salmon usually and egg drop soup is a good choice, but we can't all eat shrimp. Wondering what other choices are good at Chinese places.

Oops, I see it was Dr. Benavides. It was a super experience. Very nice people.

I got mine 8/31 there. It was absolutely great! Had a great care staff. In at 7:30, home by 11:00. Who is your doctor? Mine was Dr. Fox.

You are lucky, Charles! I had the surgery Friday. Surgery was a breeze, even with a hiatal hernia repair. However, the gas pains have been brutal. I took Gas-X, but the gas I'm experiencing isn't intestinal, it's the CO 2 used to extend the abdominal cavity and must be absorbed by the body. Walking helps, but some experience the CO 2 pain more than others, even when following doctor's orders to a T. So glad for you, though!