Hi all,

I am new to this site. I have been having some problems and decided to see if there was a community out there with similar issues. I got my band done 2 weeks ago. I did liquids the first week and was then moved to pureed foods. For the past few days i have been sick to my stomach almost constantly. I can't get in what I need because the sight, smell and thought of the food I need to eat makes me want to vomit. Though I never actually throw up, I have the constant feeling and lump in my throat like I'm going to. Protein shakes are basically out of the question (at least the ones I have), it's the same with the food, it makes me sick. It's so hard to eat. I have like a constant upset stomach and some pain as well.

I went to the surgeon today and she said either they could try to access the port and take some of whatever liquid is there out or to go back on liquids for the weekend. I'm back on liquids, but still feel the same at this point.

Has anyone else had a similar situation? Anything would help.

Thank you,

Laura

Hey Laura and welcome. I didn't have any of your symptoms, but are you staying hydrated? Is water making you have the sensation to vomit as well? I wonder if your surgeon tried you on some anti-nausea meds if that would get you past this issue until your swelling goes down and you're body gets accustomed to eating again? I would ring your surgeon if you can't stay hydrated, decrease urination, or your symptoms worsen. Best wishes and a speedy recovery

The most important thing is to stay hydrated. The best protein shakes I found were the slim fast low carb, 20 mg of protein. I get terribly nauseous if I eat too fast. Just eat really, really slowly (and I'm talking about a minute or two between bites) and take very small bites. Stay in contact with your surgeon as they are the only ones that can really help you.

I drink throughout the day and I don't get dehydrated. I am having trouble with getting my Protein in which I know is not good. I found this Atkins shake that's 15mg of protein that I can tolerate for now. I don't eat fast either, I make sure that I eat slow and don't eat and rink at the same time. What I honestly think it is is that it's the purreed foods. I don't feel like I'm eating anything and I've never liked eating yogurt or anything similar because I wasn't chewing or anything. I started to eat some soft foods just to see if it's any better and it is, but I have to talk to the nutritionist about all this...I don't want to mess myself up.

Thank you guys!

As you are staying hydrated, instead of plain water or flavored water, try the Special K protein water. An extra 5 grams of protein with your water!

The nausea and everything is gone and I'm on to mushie foods. The nutritionist said it may have been stress since your muscles tense and your stomach restricts more. It makes sense with everything going on at that point. Glad its done. Thanks everyone!