I had my surgery on 9/28 and I haven't felt any of what I've been reading today. I'm now wondering if my band is even in place. I haven't thrown up once, no diarrhea, and no not getting anything down. I have been able to get in at least 3 to 4 protein shakes per day and broth. I'm getting in my water not as much as recommended but I'm getting it in. My only concern was I hadn't had a bowel movement but I had one finally yesterday afternoon. I hope there isn't anything wrong with my band cause now I can't wait for my two week appt.

Edited October 4, 201015 yr by ebeeze824

Ebeeze.... I am so jealous. I wish the after effects of the surgery were so different for me. I think you and other individuals like yourself are considered lucky. I wish everbody could have a easier transition after the surgery. It is so nerve racking as it is-just to get mentally prepared, but even when you try to stay positive and your body is in so much pain... It's hard!

Same here, I haven't had any pain really, just some pressure. I have been able to drink perfectly fine, all my water and all my shakes. My doctor want a BM by day three, so on day two I started Benefiber and Miralax, and then a little Phillips for an extra umph, did have diarrhea for the next several days any time I drank a protein shake, but it's getting better. I have had a little shoulder pain, but that's only because I have been using my arm to help me get up. Didn't not have ANY gas pains (doctor gave me Metzolov, which makes your organs contract a little faster, moving the gas through your system much more quickly), and I feel so bad for everyone who is having trouble drinking liquids, shakes, etc. Hang in there guys!

There's nothing wrong with you. Vomiting has NOTHING TO DO WITH THE BAND. I've had my band for 6 months, and I have not vomited once! I wish people stop associating the band with vomiting.

Hi there... technically you're correct in saying it's not the band that causes the vomiting. I'd like to add to that and say that it is caused by overfilling the pouch that the band has created. You are obviously having portion sizes that are just right so you've haven't had that impulse. It's difficult for many people in the early days to sense when they've had enough and vomiting occurs. It's all about trial and error and learning how to eat in a new way. By the way there is tons of literature about vomiting and the banding procedure so it is very common. You are one of the lucky ones!!!