Banded 3 days ago 1/22/09 BMI 56 384lbs at Xmas. Date of surgery I was 362 from Full & Clear liquids. On Full again with alot of rumble and girgle(embarrasing) drum solos, and liquid goes right through, I might as well eat sitting on the toilet,(sorry)

Get used to it. I still hear everything I drink as it makes it way downstream. Thicker liquids like the protein shakes and cream soups don't have the same effect but this soon after surgery your body is adjusting to the novelty of such a small amount of food in a rather empty environment don't you think?

Banded 3 days ago 1/22/09 BMI 56 384lbs at Xmas. Date of surgery I was 362 from Full & Clear liquids. On Full again with alot of rumble and girgle(embarrasing) drum solos, and liquid goes right through, I might as well eat sitting on the toilet,(sorry)

Hi DK -

I was also banded on 1/22. I'm having lots of rumbling and gurgling, but nothing is passing for me except for urine. Actually it's been days since BM for me. It seems to me that something you are taking in is not agreeing with you. I'm not having much trouble with liquids right now. Things are going down ok. I hope that you figure out what's not working for you and it all works out.

I was banded on 1/20 and it took me 3 days to have even a slight bm, lucky it was very soft as my muscles were sore and I wouldn't be able to push (reason I think I also burped rather than farted for the whole week).

I also had very loud gurgling and rumbling for the first 3-4 days, though I also had some pain and had to decide whether it was just pain or severe hunger? Once I could do regular liquids not just clear liquids, after a day the pain went away, so I think it was hunger. Now I'm not really hungry anymore, but after 2 days of very little liquid I suppose it made sense.

I was banded Tues 1/20. First two days (Wed and Thurs) I felt the same way as you are now. Wasn't always sure if just gas or having an accident. I started to get more "regular" consistency after getting on full liquids. My doctor allows sugar free pudding. It's yummy and has more texture than just sticking with broth, decaf tea etc so more satisfying too. I also feel that the rumbling was just getting the engines started again after the clear liquids the day before surgery, clear liquids at the hospital, and then another day of clear 24 hours after surgery. Like GI tract is coming out of hibernation. Investigate which full liquids you are allowed and find a varied routine to keep your interest. And don't forget your protein shakes.

I was banded 12/29. I had the same experience while on the clear liquids. It got better when I moved to full liquids, and then pretty much went away when I started the puree/mushy foods. I am now on reg foods, and have not had a colon issue since, and the rumbeling and gurgeling is gone too. HTH

Get some benefiber..I went 15 hours without urinating and 2 weeks without a BM..Have since had great movements. Body needs time to adjust..I thought with all of the fluids, I wouldn't have any problems, also because I had my gallbladder out at the same time, but nope..I don't notice any noises.. My surgery was 12-19-08..Have lost about 25 pounds will know more better tomorrow, I'm getting my first fill..