I was banded on 10/17/08. The doc said everything went well. He said there are 2 sizes of bands and he put the larger one on me. But ever since I woke up from surgery I have bad pain either in my shoulder and now my stomach. I have had upper GI studies, a CT scan and xrays to make sure everything is in place. Went back to the doc on Friday and he said it was still gas and that there was a lot of swelling in there. I have not been able to eat anything since Sunday. Everytime I eat something my stomach kills me. I don't know what to do!!! I am miserable. Does anyone have any suggestions or help? I am eating gas x chewables and drinking milk of mag.

Sharty

Sharty...How well did you research this surgery? How experienced is your Surgeon? How experienced is your sugeon's staff? Did they give you a set of Lap-band Surgery Discharge Instructions? A list of foods & what to drink or eat depending on what stage of recovery you are in.

I had my surgery on 10/20. Only three days after you. There is no way I am allowed a fried egg at this point. There is no way I am allowed noodles...orchicken..at this point.

Everything at this point is soft, blended foods like bean soup (Fiber & protein) blended..pea soup blended (both by adding some chicken broth to make it soupier. Creme of wheat..again, leaning toward the softer side. Protein shakes...smoothie drinkable yogurt....NO STRAWS! They will add to your gas problem.

Tomorrow I am making mashed turnip. I will put them in the blender to make very spft & smooth. I am making a cauliflower & leek & celery & chicken broth soup tomorrow that will also be blended to a soft consistency.

I am only allowed soft foods using the consistency of applesauce as the rule of thumb at this stage. I don't think you would be passed this stage yet. Everything at this stage is blended.

PLEASE call your doc just to check in. Maybe they will have suggestions... Are you drinking a lot? I don't want you to be dehydrated...

I have eaten some mashed peas today and that was ok, i have a list of food now and it tells me what to eat at the stage im at so we will see, are you doing well, how long have you been banded?

Marty