I'm five days out of surgery, and I'm kind of having some issues. Well, I feel fine and everything, really, I do, but I've had a few issues with being able to drink anything at all really. I sip Water all day, but can never get down more than maybe one or two bottles in a 24 hour period, and I'm suppose to have 6 oz. of liquid 6 times a day for meals, but I can usually only manage two of them. I'm also NEVER hungry. Not at all. I only try the two meals so I can at least make sure I have some nutrition in me. They settle like a lead balloon in my stomach. I think that, maybe, I just swelled a little more than expected, but it is starting to worry me. The past three days, when I finally was able to go to the bathroom, I've only urinated once a day (zero bowel movements since surgery) and it's a pretty dark color, so I'm worried I'm getting really dehydrated. Sorry if that's a bit TMI, but I just need a bit of help keeping liquids down. I'm calling my doctor tomorrow, to see what he says, but I wondered if you guys had any ideas? Maybe I should try less Fluid more times than six times a day? Any advice and prayers would help, thanks!

Edit: Also, I haven't thrown up or anything like that, I just constantly feel so full, like I've eaten a huge meal, even though I haven't really eaten anything, you know?

The dark, infrequent urination is worrisome. It's definitely a sign of dehydration.

You really need to get in more Fluid. It sounds like you're still really swollen, but I also wonder how much fluid was put in the band at surgery. I would call your surgeon ASAP tomorrow and let him know what's going on. If there it's fluid in your band he'll likely want to remove at least some.

Let us know how you are. Good luck.

Btw I almost forgot, definitely drink more than 6 times a day. In fact, sip constantly if you have to, but it's crucial you get in more fluid.

Thank you, Missy!

I was hoping someone who really knew their way around the LAP-Band like you would respond to me!

I'm definitely going to call him in the morning, first thing, because I don't want to get super dehydrated, you know?

I don't know anything about my band, actually. I don't know the size or if he put any fluid in it at all during surgery, I just know that he put it there and that's it. I'm not even certain where my port is or anything. xP

My post-surgery appointment isn't until Oct. 15th, but I am gonna go ahead and call him to see if I can get some advice or answers from him tomorrow. Thank you again, for such a quick, thoughtful response.

Thank you' date=' Missy! I was hoping someone who really knew their way around the LAP-Band like you would respond to me! I'm definitely going to call him in the morning, first thing, because I don't want to get super dehydrated, you know? I don't know anything about my band, actually. I don't know the size or if he put any Fluid in it at all during surgery, I just know that he put it there and that's it. I'm not even certain where my port is or anything. xP My post-surgery appointment isn't until Oct. 15th, but I am gonna go ahead and call him to see if I can get some advice or answers from him tomorrow. Thank you again, for such a quick, thoughtful response. [/quote']

Hi. Sorry you're having problems. I have been busy and didn't realize you had the surgery. Congratulations !! Missy is great for answering questions. I would totally call the doctor ASAP.

Hi. Sorry you're having problems. I have been busy and didn't realize you had the surgery. Congratulations !! Missy is great for answering questions. I would totally call the doctor ASAP.

Thank you! It's all good.

It really hasn't bothered me any, I've felt fine, I'm just a bit worried at this point, you know?

Overall, I've been doing great!

Since you are just banded look at your post op papers and follow them also if you are not able to drink a full 8 oz of water just make sure you constantally drink water maybe 2-4 oz every 15 min, also I know it sees like your not getting enough I felt the same wy and my urine was also dark for about 2 weeks cause I used to be a big soda drinker , ut when I could do clear liquids it started becoming more lighter , still call your doc. to make sure as any questions .

agree with missy and others on various points.

you need to be sipping and sipping and sipping some more...and then keep on sipping...

SFpopsicles can help alittle bit.....but getting dehydrated is serious and extremely dangerous....if you cant drink/sip at all, you def need to make your doctor aware of this today and seek guidance...ps, you feel full as you are swollen on the inside due to surgery...it will go down and eventually drinking/eating will become easier.

Hi Allie, let us know what the doctor's office says this morning. Hope you are able to get more water in now and those Popsicles sounded like a good idea. Everything is healing up inside. So glad you're doing well overall. You are really tuning in to your body, which is so great. And it's asking you for water!

Couldn't get ahold of them yet.. Nobody answered. XP I'll try again in a little bit.

Please let us know how you are doing. What helped relax my tummy and get the fluids in was decaf. tea. It was warm and soothing. Also the Sugar Free Popsicles helped a lot give them a try!

Please let us know how you are doing. What helped relax my tummy and get the fluids in was decaf. tea. It was warm and soothing. Also the sugar free Popsicles helped a lot give them a try!

My favorite tea is decaf. It was the first meal I tried. I haven't tried sf Popsicles yet, I'll try that this morning, as soon as it stops hurting.. I think I'm gonna go ahead and take a bit more pain medicine, even though I'm starting to run out..

My favorite tea is decaf. It was the first meal I tried. I haven't tried sf Popsicles yet, I'll try that this morning, as soon as it stops hurting.. I think I'm gonna go ahead and take a bit more pain medicine, even though I'm starting to run out..

You might actually find the SF Popsicle soothing, too. I know I did.

Ask your doc for a pain med refill too- since you're calling anyway.

Remember, sip sip sip and sip some more. Anything to get some fluids in.

We'll be waiting to see what the doctor tells you.

You might actually find the SF Popsicle soothing, too. I know I did.

Ask your doc for a pain med refill too- since you're calling anyway.

Remember, sip sip sip and sip some more. Anything to get some fluids in.

We'll be waiting to see what the doctor tells you.

You think he'll give me a refill?

I was told they were pretty stingy with pain medicine because it can be addictive if abused, and they have to assume the worst.

Well, I still haven't gotten a call back, but I think today has been much better, I'm still not feeling hungry, but I'm feeling significantly less full, and I've already sipped at two cups of warm tea which has settled my stomach significantly! Thank you everyone for your concern, as soon as I get a call back (which will be from Ms. Betty, my nutritionist) I will tell you what she says.

You think he'll give me a refill?

I was told they were pretty stingy with pain medicine because it can be addictive if abused, and they have to assume the worst.

Well, I still haven't gotten a call back, but I think today has been much better, I'm still not feeling hungry, but I'm feeling significantly less full, and I've already sipped at two cups of warm tea which has settled my stomach significantly! Thank you everyone for your concern, as soon as I get a call back (which will be from Ms. Betty, my nutritionist) I will tell you what she says.

I know mine would give me a refill of pain meds if I said I needed it, but I should also note that he knows me really well, too. Not only do we have a long, good relationship since getting the band but he also took out my daughters appendics a couple years before I even considered the band. So, there is a history there. I'm not sure if he would with a patient he didn't have a good knowledge of, because as you correctly said, it is addictive.

The fullness and lack of hunger isn't anything to worry about, btw. That is very normal after surgery. The only thing that worried me was the dark urine and infrequent urination- dehydration can be dangerous and come on very quickly. I just don't want to see that happen to you.

The fact you're getting tea down is great!! If that is what works, keep sipping away at it.

Hang in there

Allii

My doctor said drink or sip what you can. He was with me when I was trying to get some chicken broth down.

If 1/6 teaspoon is all you can get down then1/6 teaspoon it will be. It is good practice eating slowly.

I was able to get more down with time. Sip, sip, sip.