I was banded on Monday

roxanne · August 6, 2003

Hi everyone I got home from the hospital last night and have spent most of my time in bed.I only hurt in the upper tummy must be where the band is it even hurts to take a deep breath,I hope its cause there is just some swelling in the band area and nothing bad going on.I was taking liquids good before I could come home but now even one sip makes me fill full like it doesn't go down for a long time.Is this normal?i am going back to bed as I am the most comfortable there.I just fill so full.I will check later for any advice from all of you. Roxanne

Alexandra · August 6, 2003

Hi Roxanne,

I don't have any answers (obviously) but I wanted to say congratulations!! I'll be watching this thread to see how you're doing.

Good luck in bandland!!

GerardF · August 7, 2003

For a couple of days following my surgery I found it very diffucult to drink any liquids. I think it was due to swelling. I found that if I sucked on sugar free popsicles I could get some fluids.

roxanne · August 7, 2003

Thank You Gerald I hope it is just the swelling.i will buy some popsicles today,I just got up for the day and I'm still feeling just as miserable as yesterday. Roxanne

glenda6 · August 7, 2003

Roxanne, it takes a few days to get back to feeling normal. I was banded 10 days ago and with each day you just feel better and better. Also, you can take in more Fluid each day too - like the other replies it is usually swelling that stops you getting in too much for the first few days.

Good Luck

Glenda

Banded 29 July

Dr James Ritchie - Sydney Australia

roxanne · August 8, 2003

Thank You Glenda,I must say I do feel a bit better today but still not able to take in much liquid.I cannot get my liquids in not even close to the amount I'm suppose to get in.I can swollow but right away I am feeling so full and uncomfortable.I have lost 7lbs. since Sunday.Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day. Roxanne

wednesday · August 8, 2003

Hi Glenda,

Welcome and congratulations on your surgery.

Like the previous posters said, you are most likely swollen. If this doesn't get any better you do need to tell your surgeon as you don't want to become dehydrated.

Good luck!