Hi: I was banded on 7/17, and couldn't even swallow my spit for 2 days. Ended up in the hospital on 7/18 for 36 hours on IV fluids and steriods to maybe reduce the swelling. Then thedoc drew out 2 cc from the new band and at least I coild drink water. On Tues. 7/21 I started protrein shakes, and maybe can get 3 down a day. But today 7/25 I tried a little yogurt for brealfast and applesauce for lunch and feel like crap. They told me week 2 you should tried some puree foods, like soup through a blender, but I can't get even enough water down between meals. I told the doc to take the damm thing out if this how I am going to feel. Any advice or simular stories. THANKS:confused:

I am feeling your pain. I'm currently in the hospital. I'm 9 days post-op and can't keep anything down. Monday my Doc is going to go in and do a EGD to see what's going on in my stomach. Keep me posted on how things are going for you and if I find any answers on Monday, I'll let you know! Good luck!

I was banded 06-17-09 and never had that feeling but I was banded empty so I have no saline yet. My first fill is 08-04-09 and I will be anxious to see what happens. I was under the understanding that you should be empty to allow your body time to heal before you get any fill. I have read some threads on here where people do get banded with saline already in the band but I still wouldn't think it should be bad enough that you would have those problems. I am so sorry you are having a such a bad experience. Hopefully your doctor can help you and you will begin to love life with the band as I do. Please keep after your doctor until he/she gets it right.

I was starving 2 weeks after my surgery so I can't relate!! i had the opposite problem - I could and did eat everything which is BAD!!! You don't lose weight when you eat too much period - with or without the band. The fill I have no is holding me well and I am happy - just hang in there and you will get it right, too.... sorry you can't eat!! a new me

They told me week 2 you should tried some puree foods, like soup through a blender, but I can't get even enough Water down between meals. I told the doc to take the damm thing out if this how I am going to feel. Any advice or simular stories. THANKS:confused:

Hopefully you are getting in some water - you don't want to get dehydrated again! I would go in and demand that the doc does something right away. You shouldn't have to wait if you are having a hard time just getting water down.

I hope that the doc gets you in ASAP and helps you figure this thing out. No fun coming out of surgery and feeling that horrible! I didn't have the same problem you did after surgery, but I did keep little 1oz plastic "shot" glasses full with water, so I would remember to drink. Maybe the small size would help???

Hope you feel better soon - keep us posted on your progress.