7-Days OUT of Surgery

[Tamie2169 2]

I was banded on Septembe 1st. I totally expected the issuues of feeling somewhat bloated and gassey, but really I feel that all I do all day long is burp and pass gas. When is this going to stop? And what about the diarrhea? I swear I sit on the toilet for hours on end and feel so weak. I was going to go back to work today but felt so tired and just so full of gas I wondered how I could be around all my co-workers when I have to pass gas every 10 minutes, let alone the issues of running to the toilet every other minute! This is just not cool. Any advise out there? Will it be better when tomorrow I start eating blended foods? HELP!

[cakelly73 28]

Hi, i was banded 8/31. The gas and bloating are ridiculous. I started taking Gas-x 2 days ago, and it has gotten much better. I was constipated for 4 days, and now i have diarreah..ugh! Most important is keep hydrated..i start my mushies tomorrow, but i dont even feel hungry. I am still very sore on my port side. Im guessing its normal. I see my Dr. tmr. for one week check up. I hope i can start to feel good..cause i kinda felt like crap all week. Hope you feel better and good luck!

[carymom 4]

I was banded on Septembe 1st. I totally expected the issuues of feeling somewhat bloated and gassey, but really I feel that all I do all day long is burp and pass gas. When is this going to stop? And what about the diarrhea? I swear I sit on the toilet for hours on end and feel so weak. I was going to go back to work today but felt so tired and just so full of gas I wondered how I could be around all my co-workers when I have to pass gas every 10 minutes, let alone the issues of running to the toilet every other minute! This is just not cool. Any advise out there? Will it be better when tomorrow I start eating blended foods? HELP!

[carymom 4]

Are you taking Vitamins for lap band patients? I hope so. I never had diarrhea - the opposite for me. BUT, I do know that my energy level is much better since I have been really good about taking the Vitamins. I am retired, so never had to worry about co-workers. Walking is far and away best for getting rid of the upper body gas. If it is intestinal gas, then the best position to be in is laying on your stomach, with your knees under you and your butt up in the air. Sounds funny, but you get rid of the gas and there is no odor. (I don't recommend this work work, though )

I think you should contact your doctor to find out if you need something to stop the diarrhea. With as little as you put in your body, you can't afford to not keep it in. Again, make sure you're taking your vitamins. When I forget them, I go into a coma-like sleep.

It is going to get MUCH better. Stay the course. Keep us posted, and congratuations for taking the plunge.

[Tamie2169 2]

Well I spoke with my doctor and he recommended the GAS X strips and have started them right away. He also told me to go ahead and start on the pureed foods, so I had a banana, oatmeal, and eggs (each several hours a part from each other). Now I'm having what I feel like is swelling in one foot and slightly up the calf, but not very far up at all. I wonder if it's from not being hydrated enough or something eles? UGH....sometimes it's down with one thing and then on to another. I will be calling the doctors first things in the morning if the leg is still feeling funny. This actually happened before the surgery as well, so that's why I don't think it's a clot, but one never knows. Any ideas out there?

[betheboo 40]

Eeeek! The swelling in one leg kinda sound like a blood clot! I'd get that checked out asap! As for the diarrhea liqid in = liquids out.

[Chelle RN 0]

I agree..swelling in one foot and pain sounds like a deep vein thrombosus....call ur doctor..