Just Banded On 8/29/12

[Sophie99 1]

Hey everyone, i was just banded and have alot of questions. I cannot lay down without immediately getting sick. It immediately causes me to start dry heaving which is very painful. Another problem im having is i cannot burp. Im hoping these issues are just short term and not permanent. If anyone has any suggestions/advice i would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Sounds like you need to walk, walk walk.

Also are you laying down right after you're full of your fluids.

Dr. Told me not to lay down for a hour.

[Sophie99 1]

I have been walking and only took my pain meds for 48 hours. However, my dr did not tell me to wait or cut off fluids at a certain time before lying down. I will try that tonight before i go to bed and see if that helps. Thanks!

[mybella 35]

are you nauseous do you takes med for nauseas. I don't have saline in my band, maybe you are still swollen and if you have saline in your band that could be it. also I was told right after surgery to drink only 4oz of Fluid and it should take me an hour, so 1oz every 15 minutes.

[MrsJroChicago 32]

Could still be gas in your system too wreaking havoc. Try lying down but propped up a bit so you aren't too flat. Might help a bit. If not, call your dr in the morning.

[Sophie99 1]

Thanks for all the suggestions! Im going to call my dr tomorrow to discuss this with him along with a few more questions i have.

[melissaw1976 26]

gas x helped me a lot with the burping. Try the disolvable ones. I had my band in the day before you. It was a rough few days but finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!