So, after surgery, I felt extremely nauseated. I was in pain in my abdomen but I remember the doctor telling me I needed to move around to heal faster. So, I got up and walked. Ever since the surgery, I've felt a very strange feeling in my stomach. I don't know whether I'm hungry, full, or if it's just gas. Such a strange change from the norm of always knowing if I was hungry or not. My port site burns when I move certain ways, but I've been doing pretty good. The worst part thus far is the gas buildup. I've been walking off and on all day and still have a huge mass of gas in my stomach. I tried the gas strips, I even tried gas pills. No real relief yet. I'm just hanging out, doing what I'm told and hoping that I start feeling better soon. My stomach is making the craziest noises!

Hi Sbrick!

I was also banded recently (Nov. 3rd) and I'm having similar problems. I'm not really feeling hunger but the gas pain is horrible. I haven't tried the strips or pills for it, but could you let me know if those start to help? I've been moving around some. It's just the weirdest sensation and I'm hardly ever comfortable. Also, how have you been sleeping at night? Strictly on your back? Just curious! Best of luck :eek:

Katie

Last night I woke up literally every two hours. I could only get comfortable on my back with a pillow on my stomach. I'll let you know if the gas stuff starts to work, but I've taken my max dose for today! I'm uncomfortable all the time, too. I feel really swollen and gross. Does your stomach feel like you've done a billion crunches, too?

I'm not really feeling the soreness like I did crunches but definitely the gas. And i've had trouble sleeping as well. I usually sleep on my stomach so i would roll over just a little off my back and have horrible pain. maybe i'll try the pillow technique?! i'm so glad you responded so quick, I've only been on this site a few times and know NO ONE else who has had this surgery to really talk to!

Same to you! I wasn't sure anyone was even going to respond. Let's exchange emails and we can start emailing back and forth about our progress?

sounds wonderful! i'll private message you my email

Have you tried a heating pad?

Hi, I'm having my surgery next week it's good to hear everyones input. I did hear you should lay on your left side to help with the gas pains. I don't know if you have gone on the chat site but you can really learn a lot there. Good luck and hope you feel better. I'm really excited to get started.

Welcome!!!! Banded November 2, 2010, yah I agree. I usually get gassy when I am getting hungry anyway, so I am all confused. I just keep thinking I am hungry, nothing really helps it. Well, good luck and keep up the good work.

I'm confused too (banded on 11/4). I don't know whether the pain down there is gas, hunger, surgery pain, or whether I've drunk too much liquid. It just basically feels full and painful.

I was banded on June 21.. That first week was a very weird feeling week! I didnt know if I was hungry hurting or what! The gas was AWFUL but it DOES get better!!! I am a stomach sleeper also, so it was hard that first week sleeping because i couldnt get comfortable. But after about a week i was completly back to normal!!!! Give it a week and you will feel on top of things again!!! It was the best decision i EVER made!!! IF you have any questions dont hesitate to ask me!!!!! Hope this helped some

Princess,

How many calories should I strive to consume each day? I've been reading on the site that if you aren't careful to get in the right amount of calories each day, that you may not lose (which we've all heard before). I consumed a little under 700 calories today and feel like there's no way I could have eaten any more than that! I'm really excited about my new journey and the fact that I'm learning to appreciate every single bite of food I put in my mouth! If you'd let me know about the calories, that'd be great!

Thanks!

Good evening everyone,

I was also banded on 11/5/2010. My surgery went off without a hitch and I was at home 6 hours after surgery. I have not really experienced any soreness or pain and I also have not had any of the Gas I have read and heard about.

Even sleeping on my stomach has not been a problem.

Now for the problems...

My Dr. put me on a clear liquid diet for two weeks post op. I am starving all the time. Nothing seems to give me a satisfied feeling. Rather its a pressured feeling on top of the band. I was not prepared for how difficult it would be to even drink Water, but I have to take very very small sips of water.

My biggest fear right now is that I am getting enough nutrition in my body as I am only consuming approximately 200-300 calories a day right now.

At this point and the way I am feeling I wonder if I will ever be able to eat solid food.

I am happy with my decision and am looking forward to the results, just was not prepared for the difficulties with liquid.

Tell me it will get better......

I am glad I found this forum to talk about this with others that know what I am talking about.

I would also like to find a support group in the Austin, TX. area to attend meetings and meet other banders.

:thumbup:

Hi all!

So i'm almost a week post-op, my surgery was last weds...and I'm feeling kind of scared that maybe i'm doing something wrong? I have been feeling almost completely normal the past day or two, have had slight pain at the incisions but nothing i've needed medicine for recently, and the gas is almost gone. I even did a mile walk today on the bikepath nearby. i've also been able to have soup and cream of wheat that's been "watered or milked" down to more of a liquid. this is all on my post op list of what I can have set by my surgeon....but i see others on here are on clear liquids or just the protein packs with water still... so i'm concerned that i'm moving too fast. any thoughts? i don't want to mess up!!!

Hi all!

So i'm almost a week post-op, my surgery was last weds...and I'm feeling kind of scared that maybe i'm doing something wrong? I have been feeling almost completely normal the past day or two, have had slight pain at the incisions but nothing i've needed medicine for recently, and the gas is almost gone. I even did a mile walk today on the bikepath nearby. i've also been able to have soup and cream of wheat that's been "watered or milked" down to more of a liquid. this is all on my post op list of what I can have set by my surgeon....but i see others on here are on clear liquids or just the Protein packs with Water still... so i'm concerned that i'm moving too fast. any thoughts? i don't want to mess up!!! :rolleyes2:

Every surgeon is different and give you directions based on their opinion on what they've seen that works. You aren't doing anything wrong. It sounds like you're doing everything right (according to what I've been told)! I'm sure you're fine.

Princess,

How many calories should I strive to consume each day? I've been reading on the site that if you aren't careful to get in the right amount of calories each day, that you may not lose (which we've all heard before). I consumed a little under 700 calories today and feel like there's no way I could have eaten any more than that! I'm really excited about my new journey and the fact that I'm learning to appreciate every single bite of food I put in my mouth! If you'd let me know about the calories, that'd be great!

Thanks! :rolleyes2:

Edit: I actually found the answer on my own!