Hello,

I'm sitting here wondering if everyone else goes through this feeling this soon-it started last night (I'm still on liquids) I thought my pepcid was stuck-lots of pressure and felt like something was in there. Followed with lots of gas-took 4 chewable maalox (with anti-gas) some relief but felt that way until bed. I was able to drink but it hurt. I woke up this am and felt better but the feeling came back as soon as I drank something. I sipped slowly but the feeling has creeped back. I have yet to throw up so I guess thats good.

Is this normal?:guess

How do you handle it?:phanvan

How soon will I quit lusting after everyone else's food (I have 4 kids):hungry: ?

I feel like an alcoholic as a bartender at dinner time.:violin:

Thanks for listening...

I was banded 2 days ago and I feel your pain....I am hungry but hang in there. I do not have gas but I do have a headache.....We'll get there.

The problem with pain/swallowing is probably caused by swelling in the stoma area (the part the band is around). When you drink, be sure to sip slowly. Try some liquid gas relief medicine, instead of chewables. I even used the kind babies use, simethicone drops...

Do not try anything even kind of solid until this ressolves...you do not want to cause any additional irritation in your stomach. It is sooooo important for you to heal, and that takes weeks.

I sure hope you are feeling better....baby your stomach!

Cindy