Canucklover68

Hey Banders I'm just curious for the future. I was banded only 17 days ago, lost 22 pounds so far and feel great. Some people say no carbonated beverages, ever, some don't. Has anyone here had a beer with the band. I am curious as I do not want to try one if there is no one with a positive experience with the stuff. Please let me know as there is nothing like a small (really small now) steak and a cool beer in the summer Thanx

Hey all Can anyone tell me when you know you have a blockage. Is it when you start to feel that you are creating a lot of saliva? If that is the case then how long does it take if you were going to throw up? Does it happen immediatley or does it take time , like an hour? I have felt a little blockage but it did not feel much more than mild heart burn and it was gone after a few minutes. I just dont want to push things and accidently vomit.

How long does the gurggling go on for. it drives me nuts when trying to sleep Please let me know

Hey all.. It's been 5 days and still having trouble drinking Clear liquids as the band is so tight. seeing the doc today for a follow up but I have read from some people that they experienced the same thing so that is encouraging. How about sleep issues? I still have to sleep upright as I have lots of burpping at night and Fluid comes up if Im lying down. Can anyone tell me how long this might continue as it is hell right now. im soooo tired. Thnx

I'm throwing this out there to anyone who may have experienced my situaution. I was banded on 28 Jan 2011 (Friday). In the recovery room my doctor told me that my stomach was large and that the band is quite tight. He said I would be on Clear liquids for week probably (maybe longer). I can barely swallow small sips and then the gas starts as well as major gas during the night. I have talked to my doctor this morning (Sunday) and he told me to hang in there and it will get better and that he had one other case with i very tight band at the start and it took about 6 days to loosen up. Is there anyone out there who has experienced this as well. If tiny sips of clear liquid (water, tea)hurt then I cant imagine what this will be like to eat food down the road. Doesnt the food stay in the upper pouch and make you feel like intense heart burn. I only ask because Water should be getting through the opening really quick but it feels like I have major indigestion. Please help with some info on what I can expect if you had a tight band at the beginning as well. Greatly appreciated Mike

Thanks Packersfan.I appreciate the info. Does this sound out of wack. I went to the gym just to use the scale because I have been having such trouble with clear fluids. It says I have lost 26 pounds 4 days. I guess it is just Water but what a way to kick it off. I know its not healthy though and not to expect that to las much longer Thanks