Hello everyone, new to this site and would like to ask how long bloating lasts and if that does effect weight. I got banded last week Apr 28 2010 and on clear fluid diet and weight hasn't moved. thanks for any feedback.

I was banded on the 28th too. And still very bloated feeling. I have been walking and taking gasx but still no real relief. My weight is down 5 lbs since surgery. Overall 24 lbs since preop.

:rolleyes2:I guess everybody goes through it, i'm just wondering when it will go away - i feel like somebody blew up a beach ball in my stomach. Gas is still a problem but am walking around as well - however it does hurt if you take too big of a gulp of Water or juice. Hang in there in sunny Florida! and thanks for your feedback.

Lena

(mousek)

I was banded on the 28th too. Man that bloating feeling is probably been the biggest drawback of this whole thing. It is getting better. But sometimes when I do take a drink I get more pressure and feel some gurgling in the belly.

I am really looking forward to getting back to a more normal lifestyle. Honestly to this point I am not 100% sure I have done the right thing.

I am a pretty active person and am feeling a big time lack of energy. Anyone else? Any ideas?

Tony, if you are only drinking fluids that might be a cause for low energy - I know I have energy around the house but when I try to go out I feel all of a sudden zapped of energy and want to get home. I'm moving on to fuller liquids tomorrow and see if that makes a difference. still bloated.

I was banded on the 27th - and supposed to go back to work tomorrow but sooooo weak!

Tony:

I was banded on the 26th and I definitely agree. I have found the bloating to be the worst part so far. The pain is subsiding and even then, I can deal with it; but the bloating just makes me constantly uncomfortable. Hard time sleeping, and most definitely affects my energy level. I have also wondered a few times if I made the right decision...

Overall, I'm pretty anxious and excited about the whole thing.. but some days are hard for sure. Looking forward to not feeling bloated (it's already been a whole week!) and resuming normal life.

I was also banded on April 28th and for me, every day I've gone down as far as the bloating. Yesterday I looked pregnant and looked horrible but just made a joke about me and the baby going to Walmart. Today it was down significally. :-) Hang in there and give it all time. It's normal.

Banded the 27th and my bloating seemed to go down today as well- not 100% back to pre-op but I don't feel like I will float away either. The low energy really hit today. I went out and bought a Vitamin Water zero that was B fortified and some egg drop soup. I strained the egg drop soup so only broth was left and drank about a cup over the course of the day... I felt like I needed some vitamins and fats... and believe it or not I feel A LOT better!!! Best $3.50 I have spent in a long time (soup and vitamin water)..

I too was banded last week, the 29th and feel that the bloating is significantly less. The gas on the other hand, is horrible. I take gasx, walking all the time, and although it is less, it is still there. Sometimes, I feel like I am having a heartattack, because that one pocket keeps going up under my heart and lungs. Heating pad works wonders though. Good luck ya'll! :thumbup:

I too was banded 4/28/2010 and feel that the bloating is significantly the worse side effect. I sometimes feel like I am having a heart attack, because gas pocket keeps going up under my heart and lungs, the heating pad works good. I was also suffering a case of constipation which I took milk of magnesia for. Once the blockage was gone the gas was not near as bad.

I was feeling a little weak yesterday but today I drank a Muscle Milk protein drink and it has seemed to help. I also drank a water with Greens ( from Costco) it gave me the hiccups.

So far I have lost 8 lbs

I was banded on 4-29-10. Glad to hear I'm not the only one dealing with bloating and energy. I am CONSTANTLY tired! Now that I know I'm not alone, I'll hope it goes away soon.

Callous,

I cannot even imagine having hiccups. I had two today ( I think I drank too much) and they hurt. That gas pocket in my chest is a booger that won't go away! I too did the M.O.M and will take more tonight. Good luck!

K

Kelley

I’m doing better today, thank you, at least no hiccups and I haven’t had the greens with my water today either.

It’s allergy season and I think sneezing hurts worse than the hiccups.:thumbdown:

Hi Everyone, I was banded on April 28th and yup i'm still bloated, hicupping and have that terrible pain in my chest when I drink water too fast! Heck at least I know for sure now that this is normal!! I do have a weird taste in my mouth though (prob from the protein shakes) and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions? I have been brushing my teeth alot and sometimes a sugar free mints helps. Thanks!!

Ahhh.., the taste and bad breath I about forgot. Sometimes I think I have hair growing on my teeth. I think amongst other things, my fuzzy teeth may be from not chewing.

I have go brush my teeth again:wink2: