5 Days Post Op!!!

[Thamm 46]

This is my 5th day and I sweAr I'm trying to drink but after a few sips I am full. Also my stomach is making a loud gurgling noise.. Sounds like a bear dying!! And I still haven't had a bm!! So don't know what that is a out. I can say I have lost 11 pounds!!!! So yeah!!!!!!!! Anyone else having stomach grumbling????

[Wheety3 5]

My stomach grumbles too...I got my band on 4/20. I've been told that we may have this issue for awhile and the gas-x strips may help. I haven't tried them yet but heard they work. I had a bm this morning and made a huge difference. I feel so much better today and the shoulder pain has subsided for now. Good luck to you.

[Thamm 46]

Wow!! What have u ate to have a bm??? I have tried the gas-x and it works a little and the shoulder pain went away last nite. What are u eating? And what about excerise?? Let's keep in touch...

[susiedreamer 4]

I am 6 days out. I didn't need to Colace the doctor ordered, fortunately. In fact he made me eat Activa yogurt on day #3 to stop the loose stools. The gas continue until last night. Itook 2 doses of GasX strips yesterday and finally found some relief. Ask your doctor about Colace, Milk of Mag, etc. Drink warm liquids and move around. Good luck!

[yellowrose88 43]

The grumbles are normal. I was banded 2/3/12 and I still get them. BM is another issue. I drink Smooth Move tea twice a week to help me with that. I just drink some before bed and in the morning relief. Good luck!

[Thamm 46]

Thank u!! I feel so stuffed and bloated!! Will get some relieve today hopefully!

[Sal58 4]

I used Syrup of Fig and it did the trick for me. I still get gas buildup in my left shoulder but I am now walking just over a mile each day. I am on day 9 post op. I am still not hungry and find it hard to eat or drink without being uncomfortable. I have loss 12 pounds so far though so that gives me the incentive to get through the rough Patches during the day.

[Petunias 2]

This is my 5th day and I sweAr I'm trying to drink but after a few sips I am full. Also my stomach is making a loud gurgling noise.. Sounds like a bear dying!! And I still haven't had a bm!! So don't know what that is a out. I can say I have lost 11 pounds!!!! So yeah!!!!!!!! Anyone else having stomach grumbling????

I had my surgery last Thursday morning. The doctor also repaired a hiatal hernia and a morgagni hernia. I have quite a bit of noise coming from both ends and gurgling around inside. I have the left shoulder pain too, which is quite painful at times. It's good to know that is a common side effect.