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3 days post op

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cb9094    0

cb9094
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Surgery was Friday. This was my day today:

I was able to run a couple of errands. I don't feel great and at times would get this pale-cold sweat feeling. I am only taking OTC pain meds now and last night I was able to sleep on my stomach (big relief).

The gas pain in my shoulder is all but gone. Now I have lots of bloating in my stomach - sternum area. My back is also sore (could be gas).

I went to a small Vietnamese restaurant today and ordered beef broth and unsweet tea. It was heavenly not to eat something out of a bottle or can (& have someone wait on me). I probably ate 1/4 cup of Soup and was full. My Protein shakes are making me dry heave right now. I think before surgery I would drink them very fast with a straw and now I have to drink them much slower. My gag reflex is in full force :smile:

Most of my pain right now is when I try to "burp". Not only is it an unproductive feeling but it hurts. Any comments?

One last thing...did I read something about not drinking with a straw?? Please comment...

All in all this big baby is doing fine.

XOXO-

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Tess2352    0

Tess2352
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hi! Im glad you posted - I'm 3 days out also and have the same issues as you....I'm not eating much, but still get the burping sensation. I hope that this will go away as my stomach becomes less irritated.

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cb9094    0

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I am so glad to know that I am not the only one...maybe one of the more experienced bandsters will comment.

Glad to meet you Tess2352!

XOXO

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I am also 3 days post op.. I don't have a burping sensation, I just burp all the time. I'm doing well Dr. moved me on to cream Soup and Protein Shakes because I was starving.. No longer starving.:smile: Good Luck all!!

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Mommyto1    1

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I'm also 3 days post-op. I've been burping quite a bit today, but it's helping relieve some of the gas pressure I've had. I'm feeling really good.

As for drinking from a straw, I don't know if it's just my doctor, but I was told not drink from a straw. I think it has to do with taking in air and making you gassy, but someone else told me it could actually stretch the stomach pouch. I was drinking from a sports bottle earlier today and I realized I was more gassy than I was yesterday, so I'm sure that had something to do with it.

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JillianRN    0

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Surgery was Friday. This was my day today:

I was able to run a couple of errands. I don't feel great and at times would get this pale-cold sweat feeling. I am only taking OTC pain meds now and last night I was able to sleep on my stomach (big relief).

The gas pain in my shoulder is all but gone. Now I have lots of bloating in my stomach - sternum area. My back is also sore (could be gas).

I went to a small Vietnamese restaurant today and ordered beef broth and unsweet tea. It was heavenly not to eat something out of a bottle or can (& have someone wait on me). I probably ate 1/4 cup of Soup and was full. My Protein shakes are making me dry heave right now. I think before surgery I would drink them very fast with a straw and now I have to drink them much slower. My gag reflex is in full force :smile:

Most of my pain right now is when I try to "burp". Not only is it an unproductive feeling but it hurts. Any comments?

One last thing...did I read something about not drinking with a straw?? Please comment...

All in all this big baby is doing fine.

XOXO-

cb

The burping sensation will ease a bit in the days to come. When I was where you guys were it was very painful to burp, now it feels so good...lol The straw has to do with taking in air. On day 4 I drank iced tea with a straw and my stomach "blew up like a balloon." I was so miserable. I had to walk it off. I am not much ahead of you guys, but it does get better. I am still having energy issues. I did have alot of weakness and found out that my blood pressure was very low so my blood pressure meds were regulated. Some of that weakness is from being put to sleep and the meds that were used.

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Princess_Gottalose    1

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The burping sensation is the WORST!!! I am over 3 months out and I still get it from time to time... Its not all the time. The Dr told me it is kinda my "full" feeling and the food just has to pass through... I also found taking Zantac 75 or pepcid ac for the acid reflux really helps make that feeling go away. But after months i still get it ughhhhh

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I am 5 days out and I have also experienced a lot of burping but I feel so much better when I do. I miss drinking from a straw but from what I am told the straw introduces extra air in your belly that can be very uncomfortable. So far all is well just need an energy boost and good nights sleep.< /p>

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jedp    0

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Hi All

I received my lapband on Friday last - 14 October in Ballarat, Victoria in Australia and have joined you on your journey. You sound like you are doing really well.

Still sore and burping like a sailor, can't open the old bowel though! Feel tired now and will have a snooze I think.

Any good recipes for the first couple of weeks out there from any blogger friends?:smile:

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