I'm scared...my stomach hurts

Malice X Girl · February 28, 2006

This hasn't happened since I had the band. Today I didn't eat much (because I over did it) and just had Water and applesauce today. Then I got home and had a bite of a taquito and my stomach is like cramping almost but it's more of a persistant pain. Is something wrong? Could it be a sign of something?

I'llsucceed · February 28, 2006

Doubt it.. Just have some mild Soup & maybe a few crackers. A good glass of milk might help. My stomach used to sometimes cramp up when I didn't eat enough small measl throughout the day. Now that I am 9 mnths out its pretty tolerable of that. I do however soemtimes get light headed if I don't eat every 5 hours or so. I bet 99.99% your just fine. Make sure you drink some milk before bed to coat your stomach & get a good nights rest. Tomorrow start off with a good Breakfast like oatmeal & skip the coffee. Good Luck

guile · February 28, 2006

when did you "over do it" and did you PB? The few times I have eaten too fast or didn't chew good enough I PB'd and didn't feel too good for a day. Everytime I have PB'd I've gone back to liquids and mushies ( smoothie King rocks). Drink some Water and see if it stays down. If it does you're probably alright. If you can't keep fluids down I'd contact your doc.

Malice X Girl · February 28, 2006

Thank you for the info. No I didn't PB...and I can eat just fine as far as I can tell. Still cramping though.

I'llsucceed · February 28, 2006

Also b/c I have no idea how long you have been banded- when I would cramp especially in the middle of the night I would drink 1/2 of an ensure & it would ease my gut. I did this for the first month after being banded & than didn't have too as time pasted.

Malice X Girl · February 28, 2006

Since November. But i'm not having trouble eating. It ended up getting worse before going away all of the sudden. WEIRD. But thank you so much for your input and concern! It's nice to know i'm not alone...

MeganA · February 28, 2006

I think sometimes when we are first banded we think that EVERYTHING has to do with the band. But you know what? Bandsters get the flu, and a cold, and weird other things too that have nothing to do with the band.

That just means that you should probably go easy on food for a few days- stick to liquids and get some rest and you'll be good as new. If your symptoms get worse or you can no longer drink...then I'd call your doctor.

Megan

Iluvharleys · February 28, 2006

I think sometimes when we are first banded we think that EVERYTHING has to do with the band. But you know what? Bandsters get the flu, and a cold, and weird other things too that have nothing to do with the band.
That just means that you should probably go easy on food for a few days- stick to liquids and get some rest and you'll be good as new. If your symptoms get worse or you can no longer drink...then I'd call your doctor.

Megan

Megan

I was going to say the exact same thing! Hope you feel better!:biggrin1:

Bell · February 28, 2006

I know that since being banded I tend to become 'gassy' more than I ever did before, which can cause some pretty powerfull cramps. Gas-X works wonders..

Dody · February 28, 2006

I don't even have the band yet, but I am missing my gallbladder and taquitos or anything the least bit spicy make my stomach cramp up. I think it's probably just your tummy saying "hey this isn't for me". Chin up!!