Pain After Drinking

[georgia247 9]

I was banded 9th July and have only had one fill. Last few days I have been experiencing pain at the band site after drinking liquids. I'm paranoid something is wrong. I can page my surgeon but if it can wait I have an appointment in a few days. Has anyone else experienced this? I have never vomited and have only been stuck a couple of times since the surgery. I am concerned my portion sizes may have been too big not really understanding that the pouch can stretch. I have tried to be really careful since realizing that,but I'm worried I've done damage.

[Sojourner 2,446]

You should be slowly sipping your liquids...drinking too fast will cause discomfort.

What were your surgeon's instructions to you regarding portion size? I hope that you attended a pre op nutrition education class...if you did, you should already know what size portion is recommended for you. And you should also know what your daily Protein goal is.

If you did not get this important in formation prior to your surgery, you definitely should ask for additional instructions from your surgeon or consult with a dietitian who works with bariatric patients.

I was advised that each meal should consist of 3 oz of lean Protein measured by volume after cooking, and 2 oz, also measured by volume, of a Fiber carb of my choice.

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Hi Georgia,

Your pouch will not stretch when drinking fluids only, it streams through the pouch. Are you drinking soon after eating? I had my surgery July 25th and can now drink water/fluids normally. However, there has been a few times I drank sooo much Water and it caused discomfort in my stomache, but it did go away. I was just mindful not to throw a picher of Water down my throat all at once.

I would deff. consult your surgeon about this if the pain persist and since you have an appt. just mention it to them. Just beware of how much you are drinking all at once and if you waiting your time after eating doing so.

Let us know the outcome,

[georgia247 9]

Thanks. I'm wondering if it is because I am drinking too fast. I was worried I wasnt getting enough Water so I would skull a glass on occasion. I need to slow down.

[Sojourner 2,446]

Thanks. I'm wondering if it is because I am drinking too fast. I was worried I wasnt getting enough Water so I would skull a glass on occasion. I need to slow down.

Sip your liquids...chew your small bites of food well, eat slowly and you should not have any difficulties or discomfort.