8 days out

[tnt21705 8]

I am on my 8th day and I am feeling worse this week then from last week. I am trying to eat thicker liquids but I have so much gas in my stomach. I take gas X as much as I can and barely get any relief. I am wondering what have I done and will this ever get better. It's like I have a stuck burp in my throat. I do all the tricks the dr's office has told me to do. Very very little relief. Has anyone had a ruff couple of weeks and then have it turn around for them? Gosh I hope so.

[GaGrl 0]

It does! I felt the same way & milked my pain meds those first two weeks with Gas X & a heating pad & walked, walked, & walked some more. I made sure I drank my 64 oz. of liquid a day. I began to be more like myself about day 10.

I hope this helps & God Bless!

[tnt21705 8]

It does! I felt the same way & milked my pain meds those first two weeks with Gas X & a heating pad & walked, walked, & walked some more. I made sure I drank my 64 oz. of liquid a day. I began to be more like myself about day 10.

I hope this helps & God Bless!

[tnt21705 8]

Ahh I hope this is the case for me. I would hate to think it will be like this forever. I was starting to doubt my decision for the lapband.

[GaGrl 0]

Don't doubt yourself. It wasn't easy to get the surgery, but you did it. Now, trust in yourself & let the band do it's job.

Also, if you have too much pain call you doctor. Run it by them & see if they think you should be concern.

I didn't want to bother anyone, so I just stuck it out. Come to think about it, I should have bothered them. If I bought a car that wasn't running right, I would called the dealership. I am so much better than any car I have driven, so I should have talked to the nurse at the office at least.

Good news is I was alright! I pray you will be too!

[Rachel412 116]

I'm sorry, you must feel miserable I'm thinking maybe you've still got a good amount of swelling and that's what's causing the feeling of a burp that is "stock". Have you tried heating pads on your back or chest?

I agree, too, about calling your doctor if you're in a lot of pain. I hope you wake up tomorrow and begin to feel loads better!

[tnt21705 8]

Thanks! I am not in any pain just the feeling of a stuck burp. I do think that I have alot of swelling left. I did see the dr for a check up on tuesday and he said small sips no straws no cold liquids. everything hot warm or room temp. I just need to give it time. My stomach must still be sensative.

[Jenn1214 120]

I'm about 5 weeks out from surgery and I had the same discomfort you do at that stage. Your stomach just needs time to heal and the gas takes a little while to completely metabolize. t does get better, I promise!