Just been banded 29/7/13

[dlcjazz 5]

Hi all not feeling the best still feel a little sick, and the smell of food makes me feel sick... I am somehow a little confused I weight 3 kilos more than I did before the surgery on Monday (yesterday) I hope this is all just part of he swelling process if so how long does it normally take for he swelling to go down in your stomach??

[Lorettanjgal 19]

Me too...gained 3 lbs.when I weighed the morning after my surgery.

[MandaMom23 684]

Totally normal to have a gain immediately after surgery! I was up 8lbs when I got home from the hospital, and it took over a week to come off. They fill you up with gas, and then there's swelling, and Water retention. It'll come off, but right now, just focus on healing.

[dlcjazz 5]

Thank you was a little worried for a moment...

[GoingforGoal 1,734]

dlc, it's combination of inflammation as well as being loaded up on IV fluids. It'll take about 3-5 days to be rid of the excess Fluid and up to 2-3 weeks for inflammation to completely subside (as it is very individualized). Best thing to do is get mobile to expedite the process.

[dlcjazz 5]

Thanks for all your feedback. I am more at ease now .

[cnotche 2]

I was banded yesterday as well. I am pretty nauseated and have severe pain in my right shoulder; my stomach feels like it was kicked with a steel-toed boot. I can tell I'm dehydrated but sipping my Water doesn't seem to be helping. I'm afraid to drink too much at once for fear of making the nausea worse.

[Lorettanjgal 19]

Sux..doesn't? Much more pain than I anticipated. Luckily I'm not nauseous yet. Sip Water constantly. Drops down ur throat, walk around the house, and pain med. Good luck.

[dlcjazz 5]

I seem to be doing fine with the liquid department I have been drinking green tea, Water and I even had a shake but all drunk very slowly... I have just woke up 2.48am with the taste of rubber in my mouth is this normal