Hi All,

I had my surgery on 8/1/08 and I am still a bit bloated. I tried on a pair of pants that I wore before surgery and they are still a bit tight. I have lost about 11 lbs since the surgery so you would think I would not have a problem.

Did anyone else have this? I will be going back to work next monday so I need some pants to fit!

Thanks,

Gilta

Hi,

I got my band on the 5th and I still seem somewhat bloated. I don't feel constipated but haven't gone to the bathroom yet either. from what I have read this is all normal while our bodies are healing.

Kaytaree have you tried benefibre or Prune juice??

My dr. suggests milk of magnesia as it is a liquid.

I too was bloated and constipated - well over a week before I had a bm....I tried prune juice, fibresure etc...nothing worked. Then I remembered the miracle cure (for me at least) flaxseed!! I put 2 tablespoons in my protein shake and voila! I should have thought of it sooner. The bm definitely helped the bloating (and weightloss).

i am dying to go to the bathroom. My doctor gave me colace and it isn't working...I haven't gone since Sunday...Help!

I feel like if you were to push on my stomach I would deflate like a whoopee cushion, major bloat!

Lauralee~ too funny! I felt the same way!

My bloating has gone down considerably since last Tuesday. I have only had one BM, but I am still on liquids and haven't been too worried. I have been using the Crystal Light LivActive, it is pretty good tasting. I used pre-op (2x a day) and it really seemed to help get things moving!

I was banded 8/05 and although I have had regular bms I feel very bloated. Had my 1st check up since surgery and dr. said that its just normal. He also said I could eat, high glycemic foods, stay with soft, ckn. breast, chew slowly, etc... after 3 weeks I thought that was great although everything I've read said not to. Well, lunch was way too much, I think I'll stick to the liquid diet longer!