Hello! I was banded a couple of days ago and I have instructions to drink 8oz of protien drink in the morning and 8oz at night. I am only getting down 2oz at a time. Is this normal because of swelling or should I be concerned about it? Also the gas is painful.....any suggestions?

How long does it take you to drink the 2 oz? what happens when you try to drink more?

And the gas...if it's external (pumped in during surgery) the things like Gas X won't help because it's not IN your digestive system, it's outside around the organs. What helps with that is time. Your pain med should help.

If its internal then gas x strips will help you break it up and burp it out.

It takes me about 5 minutes. If I try to continue on it feels kinda sour on my stomach. Im afraid of throwing up so I stop.

Definitely call your doc. You may need a different protein shake or some anti-nausea med. Does water impact you the same way?

What helped me with the gas pain was a lot of walking around and if you have someone there to help you, massage! Mine were extremely painful and I had a hard time breathing, so 2 hours after surgery I was walking walking walking...It were mainly around my left shoulder/chest area so I had my husband and mom give me a massage which helped tremedously....

As for the Protein shake...a few days post op, I would Water it down a bit more, due to the swelling, it's going to be harder to get a lot more down, but it gets better quick. I wouldnt be too worried, if it persists then I would contact your doctor again. Every doctor has different post op diets, but most that I've researched, you have to be on Clear liquids for a week.

Good Luck!