Newly Banded 28 Aug 06

[lanie2006 0]

Hello All,

I am newly banded. So far things have been going great, unless you count me throwing up just now. And now of course I am a little nervouse. Since I know this is a no-no. Not to be to gross, but the throw up was more like a big burp and the gatorade I drank just came right up. So the question of the day, did I damage anything. Any words of wisdom are appreciated.

[mstrish 0]

I was just banded this past Monday 8/28 in Melbourne, FL. The first couple days I slept a lot from pain meds and thought I was doing great, then Thurday rolled around and I was nauseated and had the runs and my tummy is blah. I need to find something more satisfying than broth and Jello and popsicles. Sunday, I advance to milk products. I hope that will help me feel better.

[LapBandit 5]

Hi Newbies!

Lanie you had your first PB or Productive Burp! I don't think you hurt anything. You probably drank a little too fast or two big of a gulp. Just take things easy and you should be just fine!

Mstrish I think you're right...pain meds can make your tummy upset. And "digestive issues" are pretty common for the newly banded. If it gets really bad then you may want to call your doctor.

Happy healing and welcome!!

[pjk 0]

I was banded on the 28th too! My first day was rough, second day was even worse, but on wed. I was not felling that bad. I went back to work on thursday.

[Elisabethsew 50]

Welcome ladies! Take it easy while you're healing and make sure you stay hydrated and get a lot of rest.

[mstrish 0]

Pjk, I Know How You Felt, I'm With You. Today Is Saturday And I Feel So Much Better, A Bit Bloated And Have Loose Bm's Still But Those Too Will Pass. Each Day Is A New Beginning For Me And The Rest Of Us, We Can Do It, We Are Strong And We Are Determined. I Wish I Could Go Back To Work, But My Job Is A Bit Too Physical, I Do Homecare Nursing, So I Will Wait Til' Wednesday To Go Back And Take It Slow. Thanks To Everyone For Your Encouragement.

[Loving-It 0]

Are you drinking through a straw or drinking regularly with the cup to your lips and gulping? I drank through a straw for the first four weeks, maybe more. That might help you keep it down.

[nochoice 0]

I was told that drinking thru a straw was a definent NO-NO that it was cause gas. Any ideas???

[Loving-It 0]

Post op my surgeon instructed me to not injest anything that could not be sucked through a straw, and I was on that for 2 weeks. Protein Shakes, Soups and drinks (water, Crystal Light) Definitely different doctors have different recommendations but that was what my doctor told me to do and I was fine.

[Surby 1]

I was banded on 8/24, and I had vomiting too; however, I threw up absolutely NOTHING......just a lot of air with the dry heaves. It was AWFUL. I bet you have a lot of restriction because of swelling. My doc told me that if I was throwing up fluids it was because they were "stuck" in my pouch b/c of swelling. The nurse at my doc's office said she threw up a lot after being banded, and she has had no problems with slippage. That gave me a little comfort! Good luck! The first week was hell for me, BUT there is light at the end of the tunnel. I feel better every single day!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Congrats to all of you and welcome to bandland! Remember to sip your drinks for a while, you are still a little swollen up and need to heal.