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I was banded on feb 8th. I'm not looking for a miracle but so many people are talking about how well they are tolerating liquids. I'm not tolerating them much at all. It hurts to swallow. Is there anyone else like me?

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I'm not banded yet. However, I think I read that a tube is placed down your throat during the procedure. That may be the cause of your soreness. Give it a couple of days. I've had several endoscopies. However after the one I had a month or so ago, it took almost a week for my throat to stop feeling sore.

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Call your docs office tomorrow if you feel like your not getting better. Recovery take some time. It took me the better part of 2 days to really keep any liquids down at all.

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When you say it hurts to swallow, do you mean that your throat/neck hurts? Or that you have difficulty keeping liquids down? If you can't get the liquids in your stomach, I'd call your surgeon - you don't want to get dehydrated. If it's just pain swallowing that could be from being intubated or something else they did during the actual procedure. When I had my gallbladder removed a few months ago I was flat on my back for 2 days because my trachea would start to spasm if I sat upright or inclined for too long (longer than 30 mins). Now that hurt!

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When you say it hurts to swallow, do you mean that your throat/neck hurts? Or that you have difficulty keeping liquids down? If you can't get the liquids in your stomach, I'd call your surgeon - you don't want to get dehydrated. If it's just pain swallowing that could be from being intubated or something else they did during the actual procedure. When I had my gallbladder removed a few months ago I was flat on my back for 2 days because my trachea would start to spasm if I sat upright or inclined for too long (longer than 30 mins). Now that hurt!

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I have been able to keep fluids down but I really can't have that much. I don't know if it is because of the has inside of me too. They said I would be swollen for a few days. I worry I made a mistake if I feel like this now

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I have been able to keep fluids down but I really can't have that much. I don't know if it is because of the has inside of me too. They said I would be swollen for a few days. I worry I made a mistake if I feel like this now

I wasn't able to get a lot of liquids down the first few days with the swelling, sore throat, etc. It gets better. For the first few days I could sip small quantities so it's important to keep sipping throughout the day until you can drink more normally. This will pass as the swelling and irritation subsides. Sip, sip, sip. However, definitely call your doctor/nurse if you have questions/concerns.

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I wasn't able to get a lot of liquids down the first few days with the swelling, sore throat, etc. It gets better. For the first few days I could sip small quantities so it's important to keep sipping throughout the day until you can drink more normally. This will pass as the swelling and irritation subsides. Sip, sip, sip. However, definitely call your doctor/nurse if you have questions/concerns.

I'm glad to hear you are the same. I guess when people say they are tolerating liquids well that is that interpretation. It could mean they aren't vomiting. I don't know if it is a concern or I just don't know what to expect

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I was banded on feb 8th. I'm not looking for a miracle but so many people are talking about how well they are tolerating liquids. I'm not tolerating them much at all. It hurts to swallow. Is there anyone else like me?

Hi Wozziecat,

As each day goes by you will be able to drink more fluids. You more than likely still sore from surgery (the tube they stick in your throat), leaves a lot of dryness, soreness, etc. Since you stated you are able to keep fluids down, that is just fine! Keeping hydrated is key, sipping all day long will help that.

Hang in there sweety! (hugs)

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I have been able to keep fluids down but I really can't have that much. I don't know if it is because of the has inside of me too. They said I would be swollen for a few days. I worry I made a mistake if I feel like this now

Soumds normal to me. I Got in barely a bottle of Water in the first few days.... Just keep sipping.

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Keep sipping and try warm teas. It sounds like you are having recovery issues, not band issues right now.

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Keep sipping and try warm teas. It sounds like you are having recovery issues, not band issues right now.

Thank you. I wasn't worried about band issues because I don't think I would keep anything down. Now I'm freaking out wondering if I will be able to eat when the time comes

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Thank you. I wasn't worried about band issues because I don't think I would keep anything down. Now I'm freaking out wondering if I will be able to eat when the time comes

Pretty much guarantee that after swelling subsides, you'll be able to eat.lol, unless Dr gave you a fill during surgery.

You'll find talk on here about "bandsters hell", when you're so hungry to eat, but only allowed a certian amount. That last until you have enough fills to have restriction, which can take several fills.

Try and relax, you'll be fine. I remember after I was first banded and every day was a new fear. Turns out, nothing to fear, but fear itself.lol

Good Luck!

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Pretty much guarantee that after swelling subsides, you'll be able to eat.lol, unless Dr gave you a fill during surgery.

You'll find talk on here about "bandsters hell", when you're so hungry to eat, but only allowed a certian amount. That last until you have enough fills to have restriction, which can take several fills.

Try and relax, you'll be fine. I remember after I was first banded and every day was a new fear. Turns out, nothing to fear, but fear itself.lol

Good Luck!

I remember the dr telling me when I had my consultation that they didn't put a fill in. I will ask tomorrow. It is also interesting I got a 10cc band when they normally do 14cc. Now I have lots of questions.

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Hi wozzicat, I believe you and I were banded at the same place, I also have a 10cc band and I also was struggling to get liquids in for the first few days. These forums made me very nervous because I kept reading drink, drink, drink...and I wanted to reply I can't, I can't, I can't. My 3rd day was my worst day. But after that things to better day by day. Give yourself time, do what you can to drink but don't feel guilty if you can't get it all in. You eventually will. Best of luck!

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I remember the dr telling me when I had my consultation that they didn't put a fill in. I will ask tomorrow. It is also interesting I got a 10cc band when they normally do 14cc. Now I have lots of questions.

I also have a 10cc band. I heard it was based on the anatomy of your stomach.

I got 3cc fill at my 6wk post op check.

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