Day 4 - Very bad gas and Nausea

[wadeg7 149]

Hey Everyone

My recovery was going well until I flew back home from surgery. After 4 hours of flying and and one plane change I am feeling miserable. I had the dry heaves all the way home on the plane. I am tired and sore and my stomach is so uncomfortable. I am having a hard time drinking any fluids. Anyone ave any suggestions.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

sip and sip and sip some more..its vital to stay hydrated

and move/walk about as much as you can

its not easy but each day that passes, it will get easier..

[missybear 86]

Standing up and walking around i found helped relieve the pain, I was quite uncomfortable and things like sleeping troubled me a few days out from surgery. I recall day 3&4 post surgery I felt like crap. I recall feeling back to my usual self after about a week, so hopefully you've experienced the worse point of it by now

As for getting fluids down, are you taking tiny sips, don't use a straw and take a break between mouthfuls.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Have your surgeon call you in some prescription anti-nausea meds. Vomiting, or even dry heaving, can be very dangerous with the band especially so soon after surgery.

I hope you feel better soon.

[drehn88 251]

Take your pain meds on schedule. I tried to not take them, but by day 3 post op I felt like total crap and taking my meds throughout the next 2 days really helped. Trust us...you will feel back to normal in about a week. Take care.

[BigMike1979 8]

Wade, I got banded on Wednesday so I'm with ya. The gas pressure is the worst part for me. I try to move around quite a bit because that helps a little. I am exhausted too because all I've had since Tuesday is Water and crystal light. I just drank half a Protein Shake today so we'll see how that goes.

From what everyone says on here, I guess we just have to ride this storm out. I hope it keeps getting better and easier everyday.....for both of us!

[stept04 465]

I think I read on a post awhile back that flying can tighten your band, so that could be why your having trouble drinking. I guess you were cleared for flying after surgery, but I know it can take a toll on the body. Maybe you could look up some information on the internet. It could just be your tired and did to much with the flying and all. I know I felt real good about the 3rd day and went to the store and it was a mistake. I just did to much to soon. Make sure you keep sipping Water like everybody says and get some rest you should start feeling better each day if not call the Dr.

~~~Stephanie

[debpaige 35]

Was banded on Tuesday feeling a little light headed today .. I keep drink I drink about 64 oz all day... But my mouth is still very dry .. Hoe long does that last .. And still 99.9 temp dr said its normal and sip.... Frustrated I'm doing all of that.... Any answers??????

[LeeB1946 261]

Welcome to the wonderful world of wls. Had the gas thing in my chest, neck and upper back for about 5 days. The first 3 nights were spent in a chair as I could not lie down. It got better and better. Would not have wanted to have flown after the surgery. You are a better man than I. Flew a few weeks ago and that was 7 weeks after a fill and the band was a bit tight when I got to Tucson for a about a day and a half. Only drank liquids. Good luck and take the pain meds for sure. It does get better. Chew, sip, chew, sip, and walk walk walk.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

I think I read on a post awhile back that flying can tighten your band, so that could be why your having trouble drinking. I guess you were cleared for flying after surgery, but I know it can take a toll on the body. Maybe you could look up some information on the internet. It could just be your tired and did to much with the flying and all. I know I felt real good about the 3rd day and went to the store and it was a mistake. I just did to much to soon. Make sure you keep sipping Water like everybody says and get some rest you should start feeling better each day if not call the Dr.

~~~Stephanie

Flying does not affect the band since the cabin is pressurized. I flew within weeks of surgery and I have never had a problem. If you stress about flying, STRESS can tighten your band, on land, sea or air!