Help......just banded, need advise

tennis girl · December 20, 2006

I have been banded for a week and still can't get much down. I went to the doctor and he wasn't worried. I was just wondering if anybody out there had the same problem. I can only get about 1/2 cup of a Protein Drink every 3 hours. Any response would be great! Thanks

lianna · December 20, 2006

I found that I couldnt drink anything cold for the first few weeks. (and to this day cold drinks restrict my band and warm ones open it up) Warm broth or tea would gurgle right through but my Protein Drinks or iced crystal light seemed to go down very very slowly, and a cold Protein drink was actually painful at times. Are you able to drink warm liquids easier? If so try having your protein drink at room temperature....it sound odd, but whatever works. If warm or cold make no difference to you then disregard the above advice, lol!

Irish Girl · December 20, 2006

I have the same issue with hot and cold. I used to love drinking cold Water, but now it makes me really tight. Be sure you are drinking water if you can't get much else down. You don't want to get dehydrated.

ReneBean · December 20, 2006

Sounds like you might be one of the lucky ones who get restriction right away! Be glad... But don't get dehydrated.

You can go for weeks without much food - but you have to drink your Water. Try warm Clear Liquids for a bit. Hopefully, you will not have any trouble with that.

Remember - if your doc isn't worried, you probably don't need to be worried, either.

Good Luck!