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Banded July 5th. Don't think I am even getting in 600-800 cal. Per day because I feel so bloated after I drink my liquid meal. Is this how it will feel forever...just uncomfortable, bloated & gassy? Kind of like after a huge Thanksgiving dinner where all I want to do is get out of binding clothes & just belch:-(

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Don't worry. The bloated feeling goes away in about 3 weeks or so. But definitely check with your doctor if you don't feel right. I'm 30 days out and I'm just now beginning to feel 100% again. I had a hiatal hernia repair done at the same time and I still can't burp right. But GasX works wonders. Make sure you are getting enough Fiber and drinking enough Water or else the Constipation is terrible. Or it is for me anyway. But I don't have the world's fastest digestive system in the 1st place. Good luck!!!

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Ugh... I am super super gassy and bloated right now too. Every time I drink a beverage I just want to get it to work it's way out!! Otherwise I feel great. I don't remember the gassy belly from last time. And this is not the gas from surgery... that went away already.

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It is pretty noraml to feel bloarted you are swollen on the inside . No one who just had weight loss surgery will starve on 600 cals a day so don't worry just follow the plan and drink your Proteins as best you can as you heal you will be able to get more down . It takes time hang in there..

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promise YOU will not starve. if my body is hungry, it is more than welcome to take some from my butt checks or upper thighs for nourishment :)

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Im at a similar stage. I feel bloated and sore but thank god that post surgery gas has gone. That pain was evil. I had a hiatal hernia repair too and I can't burp at all. I'm a bit sad about that. In my more childish moments a decent belch is not only satisfying but hilarious.

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In my more childish moments a decent belch is not only satisfying but hilarious.

I KNOW!!!! now the only way I burp is really slowly and quietly.... but it can go on for several seconds. I think I'm going to start trying to say the alphabet!!! :-p hehehe

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Day 8 & feeling better! Wish me luck as I am headed to the beach for a week's vacation. Will he on liquid for another 6 days! This time next year, I will really be ready for the beach!!! I keep reminding myself of the end result...100 lbs off & energy & vitality:-)

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