Bloated Tummy

[wellhello 1]

Hi all, I was banded on 7th May and feeling so bloated and am afraid to have anything to drink even though I am thirsty. Is this normal? Also, is there a typical time that it takes for the pain on the left side to subside? Thanks.

[Sue Magoo 71]

Hi:

You have to drink so that you don't become dehydrated. It's been a long time since I was banded, but I recall that it takes just a few days for the pain to go away. I think I was just taking liquid tylenol by the second day post-op.

If the pain seems extreme you should call your surgeon to make sure there's nothing going on that shouldn't be - infection, etc.

Best wishes to you. Now, go get a drink.

Sue

[Letsdothis 2]

I was also banded on May 7th. You have to walk every hour to get rid if the gas. For pain they gave me a form of liquid vidican which helps me a lot. I also have not been drinking but i know i need too!

[luvemsteelers1 5]

I was also banded on the 7th, and I'm still bloated it's not too uncomfortable though and yes most of my pain is on the left side where the port is, this morning its better than the previous days, I haven't been that thirsty either but I am drinking, small sips throughout the day and at meal times I try to drink more, i have had no appetitie not hungry at all which makes it harder to even want to drink, i'm sure this will all subside in time!! keep me updated!!

[bcohan 2]

Hi,

The bloating is very normal. You were only banded a few days ago. Everything is still swollen, so it will take a little while for the swelling to go down. You MUST drink. THAT IS SO IMPORTANT. Please. If you have any fears, do call your doctor. All this seems normal, but you must drink.

Take care and good luck,

Barbara

[Grider 92]

sorry but i felt much much better after milk of magnesia moved everything... took a few weeks on same - but then i was good

[wellhello 1]

Thank you all for your advice, it is most appreciated. I woke up this morning feeling incredibally uncomfortable however following a bag rub from hubby am feeling a bit better. I suspect that yesterday I may have overdone it with the exercise - I did an hour or of gardening which was probably not the smartest activity I could have chosen.

Following the first few nights of sleeping sitting up I attempted to sleep in bed - I think this may have contributed to how uncomfortable I felt this morning.

I've read that at some point it my be necessary to take some soluble fibre to keep things regular - how do you know when is the right time to do this?

Thank you all for any advice

[bcohan 2]

For the first few weeks all that pain is gas. Walk and don't sit too much. If it still continues after that time, then call your Dr. If you need to, Try some form of Fiber that you put into a liquid and use as prescribed. Good luck and be patient.

[wellhello 1]

Thank you for your response - am feeling much better today - I think part of my problem may have been from trying to sleep laying down. My tummy is much better today however I'm just wondering about BMs - I haven't been to the loo for a week but I don't really feel that I need to. At what point should I be concerned? Thanks.

[Tomander 614]

The only discomfort I had was the left shoulder pain... it last for 3 days.

I had these wonderful bean bags that I put in the microwave... they felt great !!! A heating pad would also help. I also found walking also helped with the shoulder pain.

Take it one day it a time... it does get better.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

[wellhello 1]

Hi Tom and thanks for your advice. I've had a much better day - it's the first day that my whole abdomen hasn't felt swollen. For the past 4 days I've only been able to have small sips of drinks and consequently wasn't having enough fluids. Today I was able to have my first Protein Drink without too much trouble - a yummy recipe I found on this site - so I'm hoping the worst is behind me now. Thanks again.

[Tomander 614]

After day 4 it gets so much better.

If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me tomander@bell.net

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 156 lbs