Banded 8-18 and have questions

aremers · August 22, 2008

I was just banded this past Monday. Is it normal to have pain every time I drink or consume anything? I am on Clear Liquids but everytime I drink even Water it makes me even more gassy and it hurts. I'm supposed to be drinking 48 oz of water but that's not happening because it makes me feel so full and bloated and the gas worse. Anyone else experiencing pain from just water or liquids?

shellyelise · August 22, 2008

Are you walking around a lot? This is what I think is the ONLY way to get rid of the gas pains. It needs to work its way out. Make sure you keep taking sips of Water as well, you don't want to get dehydrated.

aremers · August 22, 2008

no i'm not walking around as much as i should be. i have been trying to drink all day. i'm wondering if the constant nursing that my son does is causing any pain???

Lanakila · August 23, 2008

Make sure that you are "sipping" rather than "drinking" because you may be swallowing extra air. Are you using a straw? If so, stop. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is for you to walk around. That means more than just around the house too. Put your baby in the stroller and take a stroll. There have been lots of posts about how walks around the neighborhood bring poots-a-plenty!

Grievous Angel · August 23, 2008

I was banded on the 14th and agree with what was said previously; walk outside for as long as you can and sip Water all day not in bunches. Gas-X strips have also been a God send; if you aren’t using them go get them ASAP. Good luck.