2 Days After Lap Band Surgery And I Cant Get Much Down

[tandi04 8]

I've been in really bad shape the last 2 days, even when I sip Water I feel like its going to come right back up..

[brendap 2]

I was banded on 12/07 and had the same problem. its probably the gas, I ate gas X every 4 hours to help. And if you drink hot liquids instead of cold, it goes down alot easier and feels much better on your tummy. :-) good luck! Try to sugar free hot apple cidar packs. They are wonderful and helped get me thru, you can find them next to the hot cocoa mixes.

[tandi04 8]

Thanks for the tips. Ill try it. I was just getting worried it wasn't normal.

[kll724 3,055]

Just sip, and you will be okay. You don't need to drink 10 oz at a time. 1 or 2 oz is all that you need right after surgery. Your tolerance will build up. Just take care of yourself. For gas, get up and walk, if only around the room! Good luck, Karen

[tandi04 8]

Thanks

[Jack 855]

It was going on 5th day postOp before I could drink a hot cup of tea entirely before it cooled down. And the first 3-4 days it took nearly all day to drink 12 oz of Water.

I too was beginning to panic. Herbal teas helped, and read a bunch here. If each day isn't better and better, call your physician.

[cdwalters65 0]

Ok, I am on day 2 of post-op. kll274 are you saying mix the shake up but on sip on it and save the rest for later?

[Lanie M 7]

I was banded on 12/13 and I'm struggling to get anything down as well. If I even see another popsicle i might throw up. I've only had endure Protein Shakes, about 4 ounces at a time. I'm hoping to see some improvement as I go back to work on Monday, Part of me says, "what in the world were you thinking?" I know It'll get better, but it's been a hard recovery so far.

[Cocoabean 430]

If you cannot get Water down comfortably by just sipping, call your doctor. Many surgeons put a little bit of fill in at the time of surgery. This can sometimes be too much. An unfill of that can do wonders. But getting dehydrated is dangerous.

[kll724 3,055]

Ok, I am on day 2 of post-op. kll274 are you saying mix the shake up but on sip on it and save the rest for later?

Just sip on your drink all day if you have to. Don't be in a big hurry to drink. What kind of shake are you drinking? You probably should be sipping either Protein water(Special K is good), Gatorade, Herbal tea. or anything clear at this stage of your healing!

[meghan78 1]

I had my surgery on the 9th of Dec and I was the same way. I had a very hard time keeping liquids down and the key that I found was that making sure that the Water was warm. Still can't drink cold water. It feels like it gets stuck. Take it slow. Oh the other trick that I am finding works is chewing ice.

[cdwalters65 0]

kll274,

The Protein Shakes that the dr. suggested, Oh Yea. They have good taste to them. I will try the Special K one to see how I like it. Thx

[Alli in StL 23]

I had the same problem when I was banded in September. In my case, I was too tight because of swelling and had to go in for an unfill. I was on the verge of needing to be hospitalized due to dehydration. Dont be like me and assume that it's just part of the journey. If you can't keep anything down, call your dr.

[tandi04 8]

Thanks for all the replies. Im feeling a bit better today. This gas pain is now my biggest problem

[cdwalters65 0]

My pain is in my shoulder. Got out of house, not feeling that good this evening