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I'm 3 weeks post bypass surgery. First 2 weeks no issue with vomiting. Now 23 days post surgery still can't progress past stage 2 liquids due to sudden onset of vomiting the same liquids and amounts that I was successfully taking in the first 2 weeks. The worst part is it happens when just taking in small amounts of plain water. The first indications happened 4 days ago. Waiting for a call back from my surgeon's office, but in the meantime, I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this issue. As I prefaced my topic, I doubt it's dumping syndrome, as I have been siping small amounts of protein shakes or even just water several hours apart but vomiting has been happening for several days now.

Happy pre 4th of July fellow USA Junies! Hope today finds all of you feeling spectacular and stronger every moment! I'm celebrating one week today since surgery and truly feel good this morning. Here in New England our summer's are short so we take advantage of beautiful days like today whenever we can. Went for a walk, had Breakfast on the back deck and played "Rummikub" with my husband, while basking in the sunshine. I feel blessed to have the support of my husband of more than 33 years, as well as all of you. I love US history which I teach as a 5th grade teacher. I love occasions that pull us all together such as celebrating our Nation's birthday! Also, a special"Hello" to our Canadian neighbors in the June Bandsters group, as well as others living across the Globe in our support group!

Hello June Buddies, Now that it's July I wanted to comment that we need to stay connected. At this point (July1st) everyone in the "where's my june bandsters" should be! lol! Today is my day 5 for me (6/26) and overall I'm sure I must be healing and getting stronger. Less bouts of severe gas pain today. The only real pain is the intermittent left shoulder pain. NOTHING seems to touch it to decrease intensity when it comes on. I've tried pain relievers like ex str tylenol, ice packs, heating pad, etc) My best description to my husband is to think about the pain and nausea you feel when you've dislocated some part of your body. When pain eases up things aren't so bad, but when it comes on it's EXCRUCIATING! I've been walking a mile or so each day too (very slowly ) but find eating to be a vicious circle of gas/gurgles if I eat and the same if I don't. Anyone have any ideas for stage 3 liquids that really work for them? Well, hang in there "Junies" and for goodness sake KEEP IN TOUCH!

I'm new to this site. Signed up yesterday which was my first day of pre-op diet. Surgery is 6/26. While I am mostly excited about having the procedure done, I am somewhat anxious over all the talk I've been reading about post op complications and/ or how long recuperation seems to be taking for people. So I am just curious, is there anyone out there recently banded who hasn't had recuperation issues??? I mean I can see a couple of days where you don't feel good after it's first done, but I've seen posts talking about "weeks" after banding and they still can't sleep, shoulder pain, and unable to swallow or keep liquid down. That worries ME!!! Why is it that people are having trouble swallowing after banding? My dr. said I shouldn't even notice the band (unless I over eat or eat wrong (sticky) foods). Anyway if you experienced a fairly quick and tolerable recovery after banding, PLEASE SHARE! Thnx!