2 days post-op, stomach grumbling... is it a issue?

[Just_Kelly 3]

Hi all, I'm out of surgery by 2 days and have been drinking my 2 oz of liquid every 15 minutes. Haven't really had many issues until a couple hours ago; my tummy is growling and doing all types of weird stuff. I don't feel overly "full" but am worried that this growling means I don't/won't have enough restriction (or that i'm stretching out my pouch!?!?!) Any advice?

 

[desert19 93]

I think you are fine if it is just noises you are hearing. After my surgery, my stomach became the source of entertainment at dinner time with all it's noises, growls and gurgles. It has gotten a little better as time has gone on, but it is still vocal. I have no problem with the trade off of having a noisy stomach but being able to eat less and lose weight.

[johnlatte 1,232]

deep breaths and relax. Your stomach is recovering and is missing 85% of itself. you are stretching as most of what your are drinking is just passing on through. Are you taking a PPI? That would help with the extra gas and acid in your stomach and that would cut down on the sounds quite a bit, and you are not far enough along to have restrictions as of yet.

[JROD 22]

I am 10 days post OP and my stomach still does this, more noticeable to me at nighttime.

[Johanna1955 69]

It's called "grouchy pouch". I'm 7 weeks out and still have it but it gets less and less. I hear it can last up to a year but normally is gone by 4-6 months. I wish I knew what causes it. Just out of curiousity. Feels sounds and feels like gas. Not swallowing air.