almost 5 days postop- what should i expect now?

[ROGER-FL 0]

im having these mini burps but not really burping just discomfort and moved to full liquids with bean and bacon Soup pureed and so on, trying to get 2 slim fast low card diet Protein Drinks in but its tough with the Water too. ( actually i drink crystal light) still have some pain and soreness and hurts a little to ride in car. is this normal? any suggestions tell me anything thanks Roger

[Alexandra 55]

Hi Roger,

(I deleted the duplicate thread you posted, to keep comments in one place.)

Sounds perfectly normal to me, you're doing great! If full liquids are a little uncomfortable still, you might want to ease off and stick to thinner fluids for a few days. Just because your doctor says you can, doesn't mean your BODY is ready for it. I had the same thing happen when I moved to Soups at 6 days out. Take it slow and listen to your body. You won't starve or hurt yourself by taking a couple of extra days to heal.

Congratulations on your banding! :biggrin1:

[NJChick 3]

I posted this on one of the duplicate threads.....

Welome to bandland Roger :clock:

Sounds normal to me, I'm still burping and farting and I'm 3 months out. Don't worry you'll feel better soon. I remember finally getting in the car on the 5th day doing some light shopping, I walked slow and was sore but it felt so good to get out. You'll feel better and better each day. Just make sure you take it slow, follow your doctors eating plan, heal and get your liquids in, don't get dehydrated. Go slow !!!

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[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to bandland! Yes, you sound perfectly normal to me as well!

[MyKdsDad 1]

Roger, my DW went back to work on the 5th day. Just keep something at hand to drink, don't let yourself get too hungry. But remember, right now (until your first fill) your job is to heal. Don't worry about gaining or losing.

[ROGER-FL 0]

Thanks to everyone for thier information and greetings. im just kinda panicing a little cause im not sure what to expect ( although i read the literature, i know everyone is different). thanks again Roger-FL.