trwa423

Hi I was banded 8 days ago and am wondering two things-when can I swallow a pill and I always prefered Advil but heard its not the best thing to take for Lap surgery-what else is there??

I am just about a week post op -pain is starting to alleviate-feeling better each day BUT nothing feels quite as good as a full body stretch! I just want to make sure its ok to do this and I am not going to displace or misplace anything!

Hi -so I was banded yesterday and the doctor had to fix a hernia while doing the surgery. After swallowing the barium I was told the band was a little tight and that I should stick to clear liquids until Saturday. Yesterday I only had 2 popsicles and a bottle of vitamin water. Should I be concerned that i will get dehydrated? Does anyone know whts the minimum fluid intake should be to prevent this? Also, still a little sore in the mid section when I move or cough I am assuming that is normal.

Thanks so much everyone for the feedback it really helps! I am still gassy but have definitely up'd the fluids. This board is really so helpful I would probably be a wreck without it!

I was banded on Tues and have been on clear liquids since. The good news is I am not hungry at all but the bad news is I have hunger pains -constant growling and I hate that feeling-what can I do?????

Yes I am stil gassy and still hurts when I breathe or move a certain way. I really just cant wait to feel better. Also a little stressed out about not drinking enough fluid-and def dont have any energy at all whatsoever. I just cant wait for this phase to pass. Thank you so much for your response it helps to know what I am experiencing is normal