I was banded on Aug 27th...My stomach is so loud, the constant girggling and bubbling keeps me up at night. Is this normal, if so does anyone have any ideas of ways to ease it? Thank you

You're not alone. I was banded on Aug 18th and my stomach growled extremely loud too. It was mostly hunger pains even though I didn't really feel hungry. Now though it's not nearly as bad. It will subside with time and of course being able to eat more.

That does go away in a few days. You were just banded. After general anesthesia, the colon does sort of dormant, or dead. Then you are on liquids. On top of that, you have this new band squeezing your stomach like a pair of shoes that are a size too small. I had the same thing, and many others. I would sit on the couch, watching TV, and for about 2 days, my stomach made the most monsterous roaring gurgling noises as things adjusted. In a couple days it will go away. But in the meantime, I know it is very annoying. The entire room can hear your stomach making noises that you've never heard before! hahah Don't go to church today! hehehe

I have the same problem. My stomach is always making noise and I constantly have a lot of gas that is difficult to pass. I was banded Nov. '07. It seems to have my stomach always bloated up. Sometimes I feel like the Blueberry girl on Willy Wonka. I think that is what is making all the noise. I have tried gas-X but it doesn't seem to help. I'm right with you, awaiting some advise.:tt2:

Edited September 2, 200818 yr by Canaryqueen

hi ... I too had this problem and it made life hell for me ... I think its because of the antibiotics that are given during the surgery .. some antibiotics have a way to increase the gut motility hence the problem .. my problem stopped the moment I stopped them which was seventh day post op .. try and stick to your plan and the problem will vanish in no time

I am three months out and I still make a lot of noise. Mine is not my stomach growling but rather it is my digestive system making the noise. GasX helps but it does not stop all of the noises.

I was banded in December 2007. I had a LOUD stomach for the longest time. It wasn't until I was filled past 4.5 cc's (10cc band) that the rumbling went away.