Its been 17 long days since I got my band & I'm miserable!! After pulling out a cc of primary Fluid, being on 3 different medications & still just doing liquids (when I can) I still feel so restricted. I'm dying of thirst bc I'm having such a hard time swallowing. I can't sleep bc my mouth is so totally dry, I've had a headache for 2 days & I'm starting to snap at the hubby over little things. I keep thinking its gonna get better but when?!?! Anyone else having trouble or am I just a weirdo??

I had to call the surgeon's office to ask if I should keep drinking and ignoring the 'full' feeling. They said absolutely. You might want to try to push yourself ever so gently.

I feel the same as u except difficulty swallowing. I would call ur surgeon n see if maybe they would recommend any IV fluids (mine did). I feel very weak and thirsty 24/7... And my gas pains sure ain't helping either. I feel miserable at times as well. I can only drink small amounts of fluids. I'm only drinking water and Gatorade now cuz everything else makes me sick. I always feel super full and bloated from drinking too much fluids. This started after surgery n I started to feel better but 2 days ago all shit hit the fan n I woke up like I was hit by a bus. My dr says its cuz I'm dehydrated. Haven't gone for IV fluids yet but if I'm not better by tomorrow then I'm def calling my dr back. I urge u to call ur dr cuz the last thng u need is severe dehydration. Good luck to you and hope u feel better. Keep us all updated.

I spent 9 hours in the ER yesterday for IV fluids. I finally decided today to keep pushing myself to drink even if I felt repulsed by swallowing. It's working. I finished an extra 10 oz more today.

Are these primed bands -- any fluid in the band at time of placement? Hope you are feeling better, able to drink well, etc. I was not hungry after surgery for a couple of weeks but I could swallow fine. Sending best wishes -- keep working with your medical professionals to work through this! Discomfort is not okay.

Are these primed bands -- any fluid in the band at time of placement? Hope you are feeling better, able to drink well, etc. I was not hungry after surgery for a couple of weeks but I could swallow fine. Sending best wishes -- keep working with your medical professionals to work through this! Discomfort is not okay.

No, mine hasn't been primed with any fluid.

Crystal, you are in the minority of people who struggle getting Water down. I could have eaten a pizza 3 days after surgery I think. And I've always been able to chug my cold water. It will get better but your doctor should be taking any Fluid in your band out entirely. imo

Wow, first of all I am really sorry to hear you are having so much trouble. You too mommy to vincent.

When I called my surgeons office to ask why I was so hungry and could eat and drink anything they told me it is normal either way and that I just must not have as much swelling as others.

Please keep sucking ice chips or popcicles or something. Did you try slightly warm Water so it doesn't shock your body? You have GOT TO stay hydrated. Going back to hospital sounds terrible to me.

Fingers and toes crossed for you both.

Xoxo

Colleen

Wow, first of all I am really sorry to hear you are having so much trouble. You too mommy to vincent. When I called my surgeons office to ask why I was so hungry and could eat and drink anything they told me it is normal either way and that I just must not have as much swelling as others. Please keep sucking ice chips or popcicles or something. Did you try slightly warm Water so it doesn't shock your body? You have GOT TO stay hydrated. Going back to hospital sounds terrible to me. Fingers and toes crossed for you both. Xoxo Colleen

Thanks Colleen. Actually feeling much better today and forcing myself to drink more water. I went out n got Gatorade yesterday and tht seems to be helping lots!

It gets better w time I knw. But if I was still miserable after 16days id def be bugging my dr office for an answer.