Banded on Friday. I know its early but every time I take a drink or even a sip of Water, it goes down ok but feels like its trapping air going down. Causes gas to build with every swallow and I can see its discouraging me from drinking my water. Should this get better? Or could this be a problem. It's just water.

I know it might be nothing just needing some positive feedback.

I had that same issue. Part of the issue is that you've not learned yet how to drink without taking in air. for the next week or so, you will begin to realize exactly HOW much air you swallow when you talk, cough, hiccup, sneeze, yawn, eat, and drink. I've started using the Gas-X dissolving strips to help with it because it HURTS.

*hugs* It'll get better.

Is there a secret to it? I'm a good student.

@@Thrillrod

I was banded on Tuesday. Do yourself a favor and get the gas ex strips fir the excess gas. Good news says 2/3 are the hardest (based on what I read and experienced). It will get better everyday. When drinking dong gulp or open your mouth wide to the brim of your cup. You'll be fine Hun

Lizz

Get some gas x dissovable strips and use those they were my savior for the first couple of days and just remember you stomach is still swollen too as well so that has a part to do with it i remember drinking after my surgery it hurt so bad i didnt want to drink. they were going to make me stay in the hospital if i didnt drink but i finally got it down after a couple of days it started to ease up and i felt a little better just take small sips and use the strips and hoepfully that will help

Better today. Thanks for the comments.

Hi there, glad you're feeling better and congratulations on being on the other side! Keep on walking, walking a little more each time. Those steps add up -- you'll be amazed. The walking helps release trapped gas and kicks the body into healing mode. Best wishes to you!

In a few days you will feel so much better !