Did anyone else feel like they had a stomach flu post banding???

Sunta · March 2, 2006

Hi!

I'm nine days post-op and feel like I have a perpetual stomach flu or food poisoning. Rumbling, nausea, gas, diarrea, etc. Did anyone else feel this way? If so how long did it last? I feel like all I do on the board is complain; I'm sorry! I'm having a really hard time...

DeLarla · March 2, 2006

Yes, I was sick for 2 weeks. I even ran to Urgent Care, and my doctor was sure I had Montezuma's Revenge from the noises coming out of my belly. She tested me for every known bug, but I was fine.

I was like that for 2 weeks with horrible "bathroom" issues. Horrible.

Sunta, you had really bad vibes about surgery, so maybe you're just a little psychic! So far, your experience sounds just like mine, which was gross and miserable. I was a slowbie-newbie when it came to getting better, but I started feeling normal after 2 weeks.

newgirl · March 2, 2006

It'll be o.k. I, too had post surgery rumbling and diarrhea, and thought o my gosh, will this last forever? It does get better. Hang in there.

JanetC · March 2, 2006

Complain away! That's what we're here for! :confused:

A lot of folks have complained about the effects of Protein drinks... I saw someone suggest a few drops of "Beano" in the shake. Perhaps you could try that?

I know that Vitamins make me sick to my stomach if I don't have enough food with them. Be sure that if you're taking them, it's with some food!

(( HUGS!! )) Have you called your doctor about any of this?

Kim_8 · March 3, 2006

Me too, me too.... I complained A LOT right after banding. I had horrible "bathroom" issues, too :-) and rumbling and port pain and gas pain and tired out eating Soup pains and I don't want another suppository pains and my stomach is so bloated it hurts pains, and, and, and..... I feel ever so much better now!! Hang in there - it'll get better before long!

gentlespirit · March 3, 2006

The rumbling was embarrassing...my family thought it was really funny that they could hear it clear across a room! I thought it would never end. I also had horrible gas problems, and once my insides started working again, had to really hustle to make it to the bathroom a few times.

Emily

Sunta · March 3, 2006

Thank you all for your answers. I love this board!!! I am still having issues, although I think they're improving. I also still have incision/surgical/muscle pain. I am ten days post-op and can't believe how long this is taking me! I keep telling my friends and family "there are people on the site who got banded and took a tour of Mexico the next day!!!" And I'm still laid up on my recliner taking painkiller ten days later! Well, I have to focus on the improvements I guess. I did lose 15 pounds so far!