Does anyone else get a sore stomache on occassion?

Its like so swollen on occasion that it hurts when food goes thru then I have to back off real food for a couple of days and do liquids and Soups then I can go back to real food this usually happens after a bad stick. steak etc....

Ive lost 96 pds as of today but I really have to keep track of calories to make sure im getting enough or I stop loseing weight and its not that I dont eat cause I do ( I always eat Breakfast, lunch and dinner till im full its just sometimes the calories dont add up so I have to pay attention or i go into starvation mode

be nice ive had a bad day.:smile2:

This happens to me, too. If I've had a really bad stick, I seem to swell up. Even when I drink, I can hear every swallow go through. It sounds like a half-clogged bathtub drain. It usually takes about 24 hours for the swelling to go down and I've found that if I drink really cold stuff, I can move on to mushies quicker. This has only happened to me 3 times. I feel better since I expect it and I know what to do.

Cindy

its always nice to know you are not the only one. thanks for the comment

Yes, its happened to me too...I chalk it up to being part of the process.

What I notice is that it will happen either after getting stuck, or I'll have a really good day when I can eat quite a bit (at least quite a bit to me!) without getting stuck...but then if I'm not careful, the next day I have a soreness even just drinking my Protein shake.

My doctor compared this to walking on a sprained ankle. He says I have to let it rest, so I take it easy on the texture of food I eat until I'm feeling better. He has me taking daily Prilosec OTC. If it happens a lot, I would ask your surgeon if maybe Prilosec can help you too, or something similar.

Mostly, I am still learning how to eat. I was banded in November and still getting used to this new life. I have good days and bad, but it's getting a little bit easier.

You are doing great!! I wish you continued success and motivation.