Want2bSkinny

Hi, I just wanted to know if anyone else is experiencing or have experienced what I am going through. I recently just had my surgery about 5 days ago and everyone that had it around me was able to drink and eat those frozen popsicles but I had a very hard time. I could only finish like 1/4 of the frozen popsicle and maybe 1/4c of liquid. I take 3 sips of Gatorade and it feels as if I can't get any more down inside of me. I have a lot of gas so I am using the gas ex strips, but something doesn't seem right. I am very weak and tired and don't know if this is just stress on my body or should I go and get something looked at? Am I freaking out over nothing? Any advise would be much appreciated!

The crazy talk I hear is from the gas they give you in surgery. I had weird dreams and was telling everyone I was going to be flying them home personally while wide awake. Also, if you place your hands on your head while just resting, the gas has a chance to move much faster and this helped me as well. I'm glad you have a lot of friends and family around, I didn't but I had a lot of people around me that had the same thing so it helped. Best of luck.

@ Karen. I am 30 years old but I had the lap band back in 2009 but due to migraine complications and passing out at work, my lap band was removed. This could have caused the complications I'm sure, but I was just a little worried. I had my surgery in Mexico and everyone around me was drinking little bottles of water and eating popsicles while I was only able to just sip. I've felt very weak and shaky and was getting scared. I did find out, thanks to the other posters, that the hot broth helps it go down. I still have to take small small sips, but I am not as shaky anymore. Congrats on the 60 pounds though! Keep it up!

Have you tried Gas Ex Thin Strips? I had really bad gas and bloating, more than anyone else and these strips helped. If not, you may need to see your surgeon. You can find these strips at Walgreens and CVS in the anti-acid aisle. They melt on your tounge, taste great (especially cinnamon) and are about $7 for 18.

I did 16 days of the liquid diet, you can do it! It will help you in the long run. You can have some broth which really helps you a lot. Good luck!