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Newbie banded 2/13

Aza359

By Aza359, in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

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Aza359    64

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Hello 24yr female newly banded 2/13.. Did great in the hospital, but my first full day at home was very challenging. I felt no restriction but had a hard time drinking liquids. Had no pains with the lower incisions but the top and side one i had mild pain. but the pain im in now is all due to the gas, been taking my meds, walking, drinking more fluids. Oh i also have really bad dry mouth and i know TMI- diarrhea. Trying a heating pad now. Oh never have i wanted to burp/fart so much in my life lol!!! Attached is my stomach very bloated and swollen a few days ago but the bloating and swelling looks better today

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CHEZNOEL    4,061

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Really don't need the picture to know that you are perfectly normal for this stage. Walking helps the gas. Try swinging your arms while you walk. Liquids in equals liquids out unfortunately. My doc allowed imodium if it gets too bad. In a few days this will all be behind you! Hang in there!

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Hang in there!! I ate lots of popsicles to help the dry mouth. Also to help the gas and bloating I took a couple of chewable antiacids (you can use liquids too) washed it down with a dr. pepper and took a like a 30 minute nap and finally got relief maybe that'll help you cause nothing else seemed to help me at that time lol wishing you a speedy recovery!!

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Aza359    64

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Thank you both! Feel good today just determined to get the gas out. Lol sorry about the pic just wanted to show off my battle wounds haha

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CHEZNOEL    4,061

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My surgeon advised against carbonated sodas.

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Aza359    64

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My surgeon and nutrionist as well advised not to have carbonated drinks or sip through straws along with other stuff

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Mine didn't advise against it but it's not something I drink normally it was just an idea to help get the gas out at that time and it was the only thing that worked for me!

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Well im glad something helped you out! Im going to keep trying if nothing changes ill be able to tell my surgeon for some more advice

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​My doctor sent me home with Zantac liquid and liquid Colace. I still use the Colace every day. Popsicles are great to have. Just remember sugar free.< /span> For gas pain I used a heating pad.

Good luck and welcome to the Band.

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