Hi Everyone,

I am Kelli and I just had Lap Band on Monday. I am not feeling great today and came online to see if I can find some reassurance that what I feel is normal. I am feeling bloated with heartburn and uncomfortable. I had some cottage cheese for Breakfast and felt fine after that. Then I had some mashed potatoes with my Protein powder for lunch and was fine. At 3 I had my Protein shake and my calcium chews and felt too full. I thought it would go away. They told me a couple of hours. It has been over 4 hrs and I still feel uncomfortable. My incision where the port is nearby is uncomfortable too. I was told by my doc that I would be fine in few days after surgery but I am still waiting. Is this normal? Hope you all are doing GREAT!

Hi Everyone,

I am Kelli and I just had Lap Band on Monday. I am not feeling great today and came online to see if I can find some reassurance that what I feel is normal. I am feeling bloated with heartburn and uncomfortable. I had some cottage cheese for breakfast and felt fine after that. Then I had some mashed potatoes with my Protein powder for lunch and was fine. At 3 I had my protein shake and my calcium chews and felt too full. I thought it would go away. They told me a couple of hours. It has been over 4 hrs and I still feel uncomfortable. My incision where the port is nearby is uncomfortable too. I was told by my doc that I would be fine in few days after surgery but I am still waiting. Is this normal? Hope you all are doing GREAT!

Hi Kelli,

Congrats to you. I'm still pre-op, I'll be starting my 2 week liquid diet on 10/4 (surgery date set for 10/18). I'm surprise to see that they have you on "food" so soon after surgery. I guess every doctor is different. As for me, I was told I would be on liquids 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after surgery. Then I would move on to pureed stuff (aka phase 3). I don't have any words of wisdom, as you're farther than me on this journey. But, I do wish you well. Maybe day 4 is just a real doozy for ya. Chin up buttercup, we're rootin' for ya!

-Deana

I am on pureed foods for 2 weeks, soft food for 2 weeks and then add in one solid food at time after that. By then I will have my first fill as well. I had to do liquid diet for 3 days prior to surgery. My friend had Gastric Sleeve and she did 2 weeks. I am so glad I didn't have to do that. I was dying from 3 days. Good luck to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow you guys are lucky! I was on liquids for 2 weeks, mushies for 2 weeks, then could start to incorporate more solids in after the 4th week. Guess it paid off though cause I lost 31 lbs that first month. Anyway the answer is yes to all of the above. Give it a few more days and you should be feeling much better. Your stomach is still quite swollen on day 4 so you may be feeling almost "stuck" Try drinking warm tea in very small sips. Good luck and congrats

boy, I love to hear about all that weight!! did you feel full enough. I think my doc will use the same food formula. I wonder if the person who is having trouble is chewing well and not mixing any liquids with the meal. I have been told no liquids 30 minutes b4 or after?

Wow you guys are lucky! I was on liquids for 2 weeks, mushies for 2 weeks, then could start to incorporate more solids in after the 4th week. Guess it paid off though cause I lost 31 lbs that first month. Anyway the answer is yes to all of the above. Give it a few more days and you should be feeling much better. Your stomach is still quite swollen on day 4 so you may be feeling almost "stuck" Try drinking warm tea in very small sips. Good luck and congrats

maybe you are not ready for so much food, you can just take it easy for a couple of days on liquid - and im not sure pinneaple jiuce is good so early but it breaks down food, and that may help a little bit of it. hope its better

Hi Everyone,

I am Kelli and I just had Lap Band on Monday. I am not feeling great today and came online to see if I can find some reassurance that what I feel is normal. I am feeling bloated with heartburn and uncomfortable. I had some cottage cheese for breakfast and felt fine after that. Then I had some mashed potatoes with my Protein powder for lunch and was fine. At 3 I had my protein shake and my calcium chews and felt too full. I thought it would go away. They told me a couple of hours. It has been over 4 hrs and I still feel uncomfortable. My incision where the port is nearby is uncomfortable too. I was told by my doc that I would be fine in few days after surgery but I am still waiting. Is this normal? Hope you all are doing GREAT!

WELL i THOUGU WHERE SUPPOSE TO BE ON A LIQUED DIET FOR TWO WEEKS??? HMMM MAY THATS Y UR SICK???

WELL i THOUGU WHERE SUPPOSE TO BE ON A LIQUED DIET FOR TWO WEEKS??? HMMM MAY THATS Y UR SICK???

It seems all the doctors have different methods. I've read on here where some doctors let you do what is going on here. I know I'm on a 2 week liquid before and after then after the 2 week liquid after I get to so on pureed.

It is such a deliccate process try not to overdue.

It seems all the doctors have different methods. I've read on here where some doctors let you do what is going on here. I know I'm on a 2 week liquid before and after then after the 2 week liquid after I get to so on pureed.

It is such a deliccate process try not to overdue.

ohh ok i thought that it was all the same. but ok i see.

I had to be on 3 shakes a day and one small meal the first week before surgery and then just 4 shakes the next week. I was eating soft food 3 days after my surgery and regular food 5 days postop. My sisters Dr. was different. She only had to be on clear liquids the day before the day of and one day after surgery but was a month before she could eat solid food after her sugery. Every Dr. is different. None of the things you mentioned happened to me so I would just keep in touch with your Dr. Hope you feel better real soon.

Hi - I have my surgery tomorrow and yes every doc is different. I will be week 1 clear liquids, week 2 full liquids, weeks 3 and 4 pureed, weeks 5 to 8 are soft foods, then regular foods at week 9. Very slow process but I'm going to do what he says. Trust your doctor's recommendation.

I had my surgery done on Monday, but I didn't eat any solid food. I think it's best to be on liquids for the first week. It's hard, i'm hungry today, but just trying to drink my way through it.

Had my surgery on Saturday. I was expecting a liquid diet for the first week, but my dr said I could have an egg for Breakfast the next day! Had applesauce and yogurt for the next couple days and he said I was ready for solids. I've been carefully chewing and eating very slowly, and seem to be fine. The worst discomfort is from the gas pains in my chest and shoulders. The best news is that as of this morning, I'm already down 10 pounds! I've been trying to lose those ten pounds for two years!!

Best of luck!

Hi, Kelli,

I too am 4 days post-op and had my surgery on Monday. I am also still uncomfortable, and feeling "full" when I drink too much. But i am on liquids for 2 weeks also, and then on a pureed diet for 2 weeks after that. Maybe your tummy is not ready for cottaqe cheese and mashed potatoes yet. Maybe you could slow down a little on the soft foods and just stick to Protein Drinks and liquids for a few hours if you feel bloated. I have one incision that is pulling and pinching, near to where my port is, so this must be kinda normal. Hang in there!

Valerie

Hi Kelli,

Congrats to you. I'm still pre-op, I'll be starting my 2 week liquid diet on 10/4 (surgery date set for 10/18). I'm surprise to see that they have you on "food" so soon after surgery. I guess every doctor is different. As for me, I was told I would be on liquids 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after surgery. Then I would move on to pureed stuff (aka phase 3). I don't have any words of wisdom, as you're farther than me on this journey. But, I do wish you well. Maybe day 4 is just a real doozy for ya. Chin up buttercup, we're rootin' for ya!

-Deana