Aloha from Hawaii,

I was banded three days ago. Im doing well and have some pain but not much. I'm trying to get the liquids in me and yesterday I had chicken broth twice, 2 oz of sf Jello, 2 cups of Water, and a cup of tea. I woke up this morning and feel like my eyes are sunken, my face is sunken and my hands well swirveled up. I use to drink at least a galllon of water a day because i was breastfeeding up to a month ago. Any thoughts?> Oh, i had a half bottle of my Isopure too. I plan on getting in some of those today.

Miriam

PS what to do about the stomach swelling..

You must sip water all day.....it will help, I promise! I know it is a chore but sip away.....it will get better, honest!

Again, just keep sipping water. I know it can get crazy boring so try and sip different things.....ice tea with splenda, crystal light, juice cut with water, ect..... I was also really dehydrated after surgery and i had to FORCE myself to drink. Also, for the swelling....it'll go down on it's own, but I noticed that the more movement I did the faster it went down compared to some of my friends that got banded with me. Also, if you walk and exercise you'll want to drink more, so it helps on both ends. Good luck!

Hi, Get some gatorade, vitamin water and pedialyte popsicles. They all have electrolytes in them and will help you. Water didn't do it for me. Walking does make you thirtier. I too was banded just 4 days ago, my problem is diarrhea when I have that horrid broth!! Good Luck!

HEY. I got mine on 10/2 too. I've been drinking a little warm tea as well as sugar free kool-aid, since I'm really bad about just regular water. I hope you're feeling better.

I got my band on Oct. 3rd and I came home the next day. I'm feel myself feeling dehydrated and I'm constipated. Anyone has any suggestions?