Hi everyone! I was banded on 10-01-10. I have felt pretty good, other than the normal pain that goes along with surgery. No nausea, vomitting, indigestion...thank goodness. Ok, so for the TMI part, no BM as of yet...normal? I got on the scale(couldn't help it) and was up 3 lbs from day of surgery..normal? Water, shakes and broth all go down fine, although I'm pretty conservative. Thought about walking on treadmill today but not sure I can get my tennis shoes on, bending is a bear! Just curious how everyone else did at this stage. Thanks

I had my husband tie my shoes, but we walked the neighborhood because Dr. said no to the treadmill. Perfectly normal to have weight gain after surgery. They pump you full of fluids. Every thing else seems normal. I ended up taking some Miralax in order to get the bowels moving.

Yea your body is in healing phase - for the first 6 weeks I was told not to worry about weight loss, to focus on healing and letting my body adjust to the band. I walked at the mall a bit a few days after surgery, but be careful to not overdo it!

Totally normal---as long as you're not uncomfortable, you don't have to worry. There's just not that much moving through the bowel right now. Plus, meds and anesthesia slow things down a bit, temporarily.

I understand. The pre-op I was on for 10 days consisted of Carnation Instant Breakfast with milk. I was totally bound up and had to get some relief with Fleets enemas the night b/4 10/2 surgery. I suspect things will be very sluggish during the clear liquid phase and will start Mirilax today. The narcs will also slow down the digestive center and anesthesia is still clearing.

Lots of passive stuff going on in the gut right now.

Wishing you well!

Thank you for your responses. It's nice to have feedback from others who have been where I am at. Your kindness is appreciated!

I was banded on 10-1-10 as well. Day after surgery was good, day 2 was rotten. I felt nauseous all day long. Today being day 3 is better, still not getting much down in terms of food though. My doctor said i should have lots of creamy soups, protein drinks and Gatorade. I'm lucky if I get one protein drink in a day, and maybe a cup of soup. My appetite just isn't there and after the severe nausea from yesterday, i'm scared. Since surgery on Friday I'm down 9 lbs. For a total of 20 including my low carb pre-op diet. I'm sure much of this is water weight as I'm not hydrating myself as much as I should.

Wishing you all lots of luck!

RSG

Hi Fluffy!

I was also banded on 10/1. First couple of days were really rough with gas and pain but today is definitely better. I've been drinking 3 protein shakes a day with a little bite of jello here and there. Its been raining here for the past few days but I did get out and walk today and it felt good. Tomorrow is my 1st post op exam. Keep me posted on how you're doing!

I was banded 9/27 and had several days of constipation with no weight loss and was frustrated too. Then suddenly I went and the pounds started coming off. My only challenge thus far is getting enough Water in.

Some alternatives I was given for protien (the powders give me nausea) post liquid diet:

sugar free pudding with 1% milk, milk has the Protein.

Any pureed baby foods - this may have helped the consitpation?!. They aren't cheap but it's much easier to get the pureed consistency and they are measured 2.5 or 4 oz jars. However, you have to read labels and find ones high in protein. I like the meat and gravy flavors (chicken and chicken gravy for example) and they have 8g of protein.

Greek yogurt - it has way more protein in it. I'm eating the Chobani brand with the fruit at the bottom, 0 fat and it's 14g of protein. If you get the plain it's 23g but doesn't taste all that great. I added sugar free Jello powder to it and it tasted better. They mentioned Kefir as well but it's not as high in protein.

Good luck everyone and I'm glad we all have eachother! Makes this so much easier to go through... thank you all!

hi,i was in terrible pain for about 4 days after my banding,sept 16 2010,but it does subside and your appetite will pick up,you will feel better soon,good luck.

Hi, I was banned on 10/1 and I have been in severe pain as far as gas is concerned. My stomach is very swollen and bloated, and I have gained 1 pound. My doctor has me on solid liquids for the fist week. I am not nauseous or anything, just severe gas pains in my chest. I have walked several times a day, but not much relief. Gas-x is not working, either! Any other suggestions? Thanks for any advice anyone can give me! :-)

Angie,i dont really think theres much you can do to relieve it,they told me deep breathes,All i can say is your only on your 5th day and it will get less and less as eachday passes.I hope you feel better soon.

Angie..i too am suffering with painful gas i was banded 9-29. i look like i'm pregnant! i've been walking around my block..that takes alot out of me but the NP said she wanted me wakling an HOUR!! i was like..uhh yeah ok hour schmour! i've really been trying to get extra water in but still doesn't help. I also am taking two kinds of gas pills. bm's are ok i guess..i've had to do a couple of suppositories..no big deal.

i can't wait for this gas phase to pass [no pun intended lol ]

good luck !

Thank you both for the reply. I actually feel much better today than yesterday.... still not 100% by all means, but much better. My husband bought me some Maalox extra (liquid) as well as some Probiotics and one of them must have worked. I walked 2 miles yesterday..... 4 seperate 1/2 mile trips. It does help, but just a temporary relief. For all you new Bandsters..... the gas HURTS, but today I feel as though it was worth it. Lost pounds overnight!

Hi All! One week out today, can't believe it! I'm still having sharp pains on my left side and shoulder, and I get these sort of spasms in the middle of my chest. Doc says its from hernia repair and will go away. Although I feel great otherwise, I wish these nagging pains would go away!! Hope everyone else is doing well.