Not Sure What's Going On....Any Ideas???

[fotogurl 0]

I was banded last Wednesday, May 28th, almost been a week now. The first few days I was doing great, I was able to get my liquids in, sipped slowly, I got full very quickly. I would wait until the fullness feeling went away, and I'd start sipping slowly again. I could only drink about 1 to 2 oz. in the beginning before I felt full.

Well, about 2 days ago, I started having very sharp pains in my side, felt like a knife digging in to me, about every 2 or 3 seconds. I wasn't able to get in as much liquid, because everytime I drank anything I felt nauseated. Then yesterday, the same thing, pain in my side, and I had to force myself to drink drink drink. The entire time I was drinking, I felt like I was going to throw up. I really didn't know if I was nauseated because I didn't have much in my stomach, or because I was drinking too much. That feeling lasted up until bedtime, about 11 pm. I laid down, felt like I was going to throw up at any time, got up, walked inside the house, sipped on a little Water, tried laying back down. Still felt the pain & nausea, so I took a pain pill which also had Phenergan in it. Fell asleep, and at about 2 am, I woke up feeling extremely sick, went to the bathroom and I couldn't hold back the vomiting. Not much came up, I guess because I didn't have much in me, but I sat there and dry heaved for about 5 mins. I felt a little better after I did that, just felt very very weak, so I laid down again.

I woke up this morning, and I don't have anymore pains in my side at all. I feel very weak from not drinking or eating much. I got myself a Protein drink, and a bottle of Water, and I started sipping. I was able to drink about 6 oz. of my drink pretty quickly, without any pain or any fullness at all. I finished about 4 oz of water, and I feel satisfied, but not that terrible painful full feeling I had yesterday.

I called the nurse just now, thinking maybe I had a slippage and the vomiting "fixed it" or something?? I don't know really. But she said it sounded like I was in pain and feeling extremely full from the swelling and gas and I was vomiting because I was trying to force liquids in. She also said maybe I felt a little better this morning and could keep more liquids down because my swelling & gas went down, and I should be fine now.

I'm very relieved that I don't feel nauseated today, and that I can keep more liquids down, but I'm still unsure as to what happened. I went from feeling good in the beginning and having a good restriction, to feeling like I was dying and couldn't drink anything, and now to feeling pretty good with hardly no restriction at all. Sorry this is so long, but I wanted to mention everything that happened in hopes that someone here may have experienced this and might know what's going on. I'm terrified of a slippage, and I'm terrified of this band not working for me, as I have already lost over 10 lbs over the past week. Anyone who may know what's going on, please help. Any suggestions?? :thumbup:

[DebNH 1]

Oh gosh that sounds like a horrible (and scary) night of pain. I am of no help as I am "pre" banded, but I can let you know that there are lots of people here who may be able to help you figure that mystery out. And lots, like myself, who just care.

Good luck

Deb

[juliegeraci 7]

What you are describing is nauseau and swelling. This should go away within a couple of weeks. Hang in there.

[tmarriott 0]

I am feeling a lot of nausea also. I was banded on May 30th. Have had a hard time getting enough liquids and also drinking my Protein Shakes. Sometimes I just don't eat and I know that is not good. I can here my stomach growl and know I should eat but I feel sick to my stomach. Terri

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

I seriously doubt if there is any way your band slipped. That comes from repeated vomiting day after day.

I don't know why you would be having pain a week after surgery. A lot of people say it's related to the gas they pump into us to do the surgery. I am sure you will start to feel better and better every day.

You won't have any restriction until you get your fills. Just try to follow your doctor's orders, drinking whatever he/she suggested at this stage. Some doctor's want their patient's on Clear Liquids, others move people to creamy liquids fairly quickly. Call your doctor if you have any more concerns.

[Kelly J 0]

I felt the same way after I had surgery on May 9th. I did what my doctors office told me and I walked. The gas pain was gone in about 4 days.

[fotogurl 0]

Thanks everyone for all your help & concern. . This forum is great for help & support.

Kelly J ~ My gas was moderate the first few days, and actually got worse after day 4 or 5. Today my gas is much better, and my stomach seems to have went down a lot. I'm thinking that maybe the pain last night did come from gas. Glad you are feeling better!

AthinnerDenise ~ I agree, I really don't think my band has slipped, but being new to this, that is something I was really worried about. You said I won't have any restriction before I get my fills? I'm pretty sure my Dr. put a small amount in me during surgery (I'll find out for sure tomorrow), and I definitely have had restriction for the first few days. Is this just a restriction feeling from the surgery or real restriction???

[Kelly J 0]

Trust me it gets better!!

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

Most people feel restriction for a few weeks after surgery because of the swelling. After that is gone completely, people find themselves hungry again. I hope your doctor did put some saline in during surgery. That would be helpful.

Have you read the section about FAQ (frequently asked questions)

and there is a post op section that's good to read.

I am glad you have a doctor's appointment. That will help you get your questions answered. I hope you have your fill scheduled too. It's best to stay on top of fills for the best results with this surgery.