Hello Everyone! I was banded 4 days ago and I am excited to start my new life. The first couple of days was rough. I had to stay at the hospital for two nights due to unexplained pain and needing to be on a pump type of medication machine. Finally found out it was severe gastric reflux. Went home thursday and was thrilled to get some sleep. Yesterday I was out and about all day. It felt good to do a lot of walking. The reflux seems less severe when you are moving around. I am finding it difficult to eat as much as I am requiired to. I just don't feel hungry. My husband has been reminding me to eat. I have lost 10 lbs already. I don't know if that's a good thing considering. But today I am going to make an effort to eat my small meals throughout the day. Has anyone tried putting coffee into their protein shakes? Well, kieep in touch and I will let you all know how I am doing. Good luck to everyone!

Congrats on being banded but sorry to hear that you had such a rough start but are working through it. Did the doctor say that the gastric reflux will go away? It doesn't sound like fun at all.

Because the stomach is swollen from surgery, many don't feel hungry. Does your doc already have you on food? I've always heard that the first week or two are normally Clear liquids to give the stomach time to heal. coffee might be kind of rough on the stomach because of it's acidity. My surgeon has said no to caffeine because of this and feels it cause ulceration with the band.

Good luck in your band journey!

Yes, I am on liquids. Mostly Protein shakes and broth. sugar free Jello and Sugar Free Ice Pops in between.

My reflux is getting better. Even though I have lost some weight I still feel bigger than before because of everything being so swollen. About how long does that take to go away? I feel so bloated all the time.

I was going to put decaf instant coffee in the Protein drinks. My doc has had me off caffeine forever now.

Any advice that you can send along would be great.

Thanks,

Kim

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