Any Suggestions Please

[tym4me 206]

I am 8 month po an on our first vacation since surgery. A road trip an i feel awful!!! First day or two were fine. However the past two days i am SO TIGHT it hurts. I cant eat but i can hold down liquids. Is there anything i can do to ease up this tightness? TIA

[Jean McMillan 2,973]

I'm sorry to hear about this. Sometimes a change in routine and stress (even during a fun vacation) can affect restriction. My only suggestion is to tank up on liquids and be very careful with your food choices.

[tym4me 206]

Thanks jean. Will do. I had hubby get a case of Water for me so that will be it for the moment.

[Jean McMillan 2,973]

You might also want to look for something with Protein in it, like Slimfast in bottles.< /p>

[Sojourner 2,446]

Try to drink something hot, such as tea...and yes, definitely continue to get some Protein through shakes. Drinking something like hot tea helps me feel "looser".

I have recently become aware that driving and experiencing increased levels of stress will cause my band to feel much tighter. That's something I never expected!

I hope you are still able to enjoy your vacation!

[jennifer1 180]

i found out the hard way that being in a car for 8+ hours tightens my band. i agree to keep hydrated and Liquid Protein.< /p>

[kll724 3,055]

i took a 30 hour road trip. It was hard on me, and I tried to stay away from most foods. As stated by Jean, I drank alot of proetin drinks and Water, Take care and enjoy your vacation. Karn

[Grandma3 73]

Could someone explain to me why riding in a car makes your band tighter?

I sit at a desk for 8 hours a day so I don't think it would be much different.

I ask because I have a 10 road trip coming up the 14th.

Thanks

[Beetracy 14]

I too am interested as to why this occures. I am getting banded in September but my family and I live in a smaller town and travel by car quite a bit, from long to very long drives pretty regularly and this concerns me. Is there anything that can be done to prevent these symptoms? What is the cause? Thanks!

[Jean McMillan 2,973]

I don't know why long car trips do that. Air travel can have the same effect. I think it's a combination of disrupted routine, stress, sitting still for hours on end, and perhaps dry air if you're riding with the windows up and the heat or A/C on (or in a plane, the pressurized cabin has very dry air). It doesn't have to be a big deal, though, if you're prepared, drink plenty of liquids, and stop to get out of the car and move around every hour or so.